Fragrance comparison

Black Love vs Velvet Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 18 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Black Love

Crusita · 2022

4.003 votes

Rank #57,445 White FloralCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Edition
Choose it for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Love2/4

Velvet Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Love
Sillage & projection: Velvet Edition
Value for money: Black Love
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black LoveCrusita

Velvet EditionBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBlack Love

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

almond61%

coffee100%

white floral88%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

citrus42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, coffee and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomPink PepperPear

Heart

Bitter AlmondCoffeeJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaCedar

Notes

CoffeePink PepperOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,445

PerfumerAnindita Intan

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crusita Black Love brings a warm, cozy gourmand experience that feels like sitting in a sunlit bakery on a brisk autumn morning. It opens with a crisp slice of fresh pear and bright orange blossom before quickly easing into a rich heart of roasted coffee and creamy bitter almond. As it dries down on your skin, comfort…

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Velvet Edition by Bershka presents a cozy oriental floral composition that hinges on a prominent coffee note. It is an affordable pick for those who enjoy warm, spicy scents during cooler months or crisp autumn evenings. The blend focuses on a sweet, aromatic profile that feels approachable and casual for daily wear, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Love or Velvet Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Love is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Edition for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Love or Velvet Edition?

They last about the same: Black Love 70/100, Velvet Edition 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Love or Velvet Edition?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, Black Love 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Love and Velvet Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, coffee and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Coffee.

Is Black Love or Velvet Edition better for summer or winter?

Black Love suits evening wear; Velvet Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Love and Velvet Edition?

Black Love has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Pear, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Coffee and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Cedar. Velvet Edition features Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.