Fragrance comparison

Demi-Lune № 21 vs VELVET SPORT

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Demi-Lune № 21

CIEL Parfum

4.002 votes

Rank #59,721 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

VELVET SPORT

VELVET SAM

—0 votes

Rank #73,692 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Demi-Lune № 21 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Demi-Lune № 21
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VELVET SPORT
Choose it for a amber and citrus character.

Demi-Lune № 212/2

VELVET SPORT0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Demi-Lune № 21
Fragranxe ranking: Demi-Lune № 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Demi-Lune № 21CIEL Parfum

VELVET SPORTVELVET SAM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aldehydic61%

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both citrus, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrangeMandarin OrangeSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPepperNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesMandarin OrangeSea Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarNeroliBlack Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerDemi-Lune № 21Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 18%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDemi-Lune № 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demi-Lune № 21 by CIEL Parfum delivers an immediate blast of brisk ocean air and sparkling citrus. The opening hits fast. Fizzy aldehydes, sweet mandarin orange, and salty sea notes rush forward with a brief sharp alcohol bite that settles within three minutes. As the fragrance warms on skin, a crisp core of cedar woo…

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VELVET SPORT by VELVET SAM delivers an immediate rush of fizzy aldehydes and sparkling mandarin orange right out of the nozzle. The initial blast feels brisk and aquatic, driven by a salty sea breeze accord that cuts clean through muggy morning air. You will catch a brief alcohol flash during the first two minutes, bu…

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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.

Do Demi-Lune № 21 and VELVET SPORT smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Sea Notes and Cedar.

Is Demi-Lune № 21 or VELVET SPORT better for summer or winter?

Demi-Lune № 21 suits daytime wear; VELVET SPORT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demi-Lune № 21 and VELVET SPORT?

Demi-Lune № 21 has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Cedar, Pepper and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. VELVET SPORT has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Cedar, Neroli and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.