Fragrance comparison

Black Opera vs Velvet Edition

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Black Opera

Mykonos

2.673 votes

Rank #66,022 Soft SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Black Opera1/4

Velvet Edition3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Edition
Sillage & projection: Velvet Edition
Value for money: Black Opera
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 OperaMykonos

Velvet EditionBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack OperaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

coffee86%

sweet72%

white floral58%

warm spicy44%

anis30%

coffee100%

white floral88%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

citrus42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both coffee, soft spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOrange BlossomVanilla

Heart

LicoriceCoffeeJasmineAlmond

Base

PatchouliCashmere Wood

Notes

CoffeePink PepperOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Opera leans into a sweet coffee and vanilla profile with a jasmine-heavy opening, a soft spicy edge, and a smooth woody base. It reads richer than airy, with licorice and almond adding a darker gourmand touch. This suits wearers who enjoy warm, floral gourmands and do not mind noticeable sweetness. It can feel …

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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 Opera or Velvet Edition?

Velvet Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Opera is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Opera for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on value for money. Choose Velvet Edition for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Opera or Velvet Edition?

Velvet Edition lasts longest (Velvet Edition 68/100, Black Opera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Opera or Velvet Edition?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, Black Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Opera and Velvet Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee, soft spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Coffee.

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

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

What are the notes in Black Opera and Velvet Edition?

Black Opera has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee, Jasmine and Almond, a base of Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Velvet Edition features Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.