Fragrance comparison

Close Intention vs Velvet Edition II

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #28,664 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Intention takes 3 of 5 categories.

Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Close Intention3/5

Velvet Edition II2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close IntentionEudora

Velvet Edition IIBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityClose Intention

SillageClose Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

Notes

PatchouliFloral NotesPralineNeroliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Praline and Musk. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerClose IntentionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

Reviews →

Velvet Edition II by Bershka is a Chypre Floral fragrance that captures an accessible, sweet, and patchouli-forward profile. Launched in 2017, this scent leans heavily into feminine sensibilities with a base of praline and musk. It provides a budget-friendly option for those who enjoy the specific character of popular…

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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, Close Intention or Velvet Edition II?

Close Intention takes 3 of 5 categories. Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes; Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Intention or Velvet Edition II?

Close Intention lasts longest (Close Intention 69/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Intention or Velvet Edition II?

Close Intention projects furthest (Close Intention 56/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Intention and Velvet Edition II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Praline and Musk.

Is Close Intention or Velvet Edition II better for summer or winter?

Close Intention suits evening wear; Velvet Edition II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Intention and Velvet Edition II?

Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk.