Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ipanema vs Velvet Cristal

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 295 ratings analysed

Eau d'Ipanema

What We Do Is Secret

3.64117 votes

Rank #11,271 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velvet Cristal

Eudora

3.92178 votes

Rank #13,811 White FloralCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Cristal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ipanema
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Velvet Cristal
Choose it for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau d'Ipanema3/7

Velvet Cristal4/7

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Cristal
Community sentiment: Velvet Cristal
Longevity: Eau d'Ipanema
Sillage & projection: Eau d'Ipanema
Value for money: Velvet Cristal
Versatility: Velvet Cristal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau d'Ipanema

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IpanemaWhat We Do Is Secret

Velvet CristalEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 56%

3.92/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerVelvet CristalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

25%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerVelvet CristalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEau d'Ipanema

SillageEau d'Ipanema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value72

Category winnerVelvet CristalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity90%

tropical80%

white floral70%

vanilla60%

floral50%

white floral100%

caramel88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoPineappleRed BerriesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

FreesiaJasmineWater NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base

Whipped CreamVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMangoOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomSandalwoodRose

Base5-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaAccord Eudora®Milk

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Velvet Cristal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall35

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerVelvet CristalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Casual 32%Date 28%Work 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,271

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#13,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau d'IpanemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Ipanema is a tropical fruity scent built around mango, pineapple and soft creaminess. On skin it usually opens juicy and bright, then shifts into a smoother mix of white florals, vanilla and musk, with some wearers picking up a salty, slightly earthy twist. It suits warm weather best and reads more playful than …

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Velvet Cristal by Eudora brings an immediate wash of sweet mango and juicy pineapple that softens within fifteen minutes into creamy jasmine petals. The heart feels plush rather than sharp. Rich orange blossom adds floral lift, while a base of melted caramel, warm vanilla, and sweet milk creates a cozy, velvety drydow…

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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, Eau d'Ipanema or Velvet Cristal?

Velvet Cristal takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ipanema is rated 3.64/5 from 117 votes; Velvet Cristal is rated 3.92/5 from 178 votes. Choose Eau d'Ipanema for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Velvet Cristal for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ipanema or Velvet Cristal?

Eau d'Ipanema lasts longest (Eau d'Ipanema 70/100, Velvet Cristal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ipanema or Velvet Cristal?

Eau d'Ipanema projects furthest (Eau d'Ipanema 61/100, Velvet Cristal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ipanema and Velvet Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Eau d'Ipanema or Velvet Cristal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Ipanema is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Cristal is the stronger pick. Velvet Cristal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Ipanema and Velvet Cristal?

Eau d'Ipanema has top notes of Mango, Pineapple, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla and Musk. Velvet Cristal has top notes of Pineapple, Mango and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Accord Eudora® and Milk.