Fragrance comparison

Cacti vs Velvet Divine

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 370 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cacti

Régime des Fleurs

3.91328 votes

Rank #4,632 GreenAquatic

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7%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Divine

Eudora

3.8842 votes

Rank #26,144 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cacti takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cacti
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Velvet Divine
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cacti5/7

Velvet Divine2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CactiRégime des Fleurs

Velvet DivineEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 51%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerCactiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

255 votes

36%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerCactiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCacti

SillageCacti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value72

Category winnerVelvet DivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic91%

aromatic83%

fresh74%

fresh spicy65%

ozonic56%

powdery100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

musky77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Aloe VeraWatery NotesBlack TeaShisoCucumberHeliotropeMateJasmine SambacBergamotAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonBergamotGreen LeavesNectarine

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacIrisRoseHeliotropeSpicesGeraniumAccord Eudora®

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberVanillaBalsamic NotesLeatherCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Jasmine Sambac, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Velvet Divine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall18

Winter2

Day100

Night16

Spring95

Summer47

Fall100

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Category winnerVelvet DivineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex67

Women29

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#26,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCactiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cacti by Régime des Fleurs is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Cacti was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as unique, complex blend exceeding sum of its parts; serene, high-end spa and zen atmosphere; crisp…

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Eudora Velvet Divine smells like clean cosmetic powder brushed over sunlit fruit. A bright splash of Sicilian lemon and juicy nectarine greets your nose immediately before melting into soft iris and sweet heliotrope petals. As the scent warms up on skin, velvety musk and balsamic vanilla take over, creating a cozy coc…

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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, Cacti or Velvet Divine?

Cacti takes 5 of 7 categories. Cacti is rated 3.91/5 from 328 votes; Velvet Divine is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes. Choose Cacti for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Divine for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cacti or Velvet Divine?

Cacti lasts longest (Cacti 64/100, Velvet Divine 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cacti or Velvet Divine?

Cacti projects furthest (Cacti 51/100, Velvet Divine 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cacti and Velvet Divine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Cacti or Velvet Divine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cacti is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Divine is the stronger pick. Cacti suits daytime wear; Velvet Divine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cacti and Velvet Divine?

Cacti features Aloe Vera, Watery Notes, Black Tea, Shiso and Cucumber. Velvet Divine has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Green Leaves and Nectarine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Balsamic Notes.