Fragrance comparison

Cassini vs Velvet Haze

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,984 ratings analysed

7 wins

Cassini

Oleg Cassini

4.22254 votes

Rank #2,850 White FloralFloral

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Haze

Byredo

3.611,730 votes

Rank #4,705 MuskyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassini takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cassini
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Haze
Choose it for a musky and patchouli character. Best in winter.

Cassini7/7

Velvet Haze0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiniOleg Cassini

Velvet HazeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 1,730 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCassiniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

30%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

1,427 votes

Category winnerCassiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCassini

SillageCassini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCassiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

animalic84%

amber77%

musky69%

earthy61%

musky100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

coconut77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver

Top

CoconutHibiscusBergamot

Heart

PatchouliTuberoseOsmanthus

Base

MuskCacao PodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Bergamot, Tuberose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter96

Day53

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCassiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex37

Women52

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#4,705

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews122

Category winnerCassiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…

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Velvet Haze is an intriguing woody oriental scent that plays with texture. It opens with a flash of coconut and bergamot before settling into a deep heart of patchouli and cacao. This fragrance sits close to the skin, offering a comforting, hazy finish that suits cooler days or intimate evening settings for those who …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cassini or Velvet Haze?

Cassini takes 7 of 7 categories. Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes; Velvet Haze is rated 3.61/5 from 1,730 votes. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Haze for a musky and patchouli character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cassini or Velvet Haze?

Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, Velvet Haze 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassini or Velvet Haze?

Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, Velvet Haze 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassini and Velvet Haze smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Bergamot, Tuberose and Patchouli.

Is Cassini or Velvet Haze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cassini is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Haze is the stronger pick. Cassini suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassini and Velvet Haze?

Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather. Velvet Haze has top notes of Coconut, Hibiscus and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Tuberose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Cacao Pod, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cashmeran.