Fragrance comparison

Feminine vs Velvet Edition II

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Feminine

Women Secret

3.7968 votes

Rank #26,247 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%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?

Feminine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Feminine
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Feminine3/5

Velvet Edition II2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FeminineWomen Secret

Velvet Edition IIBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 28%

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

12%Love

72%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

68 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFeminine

SillageFeminine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonNeroliSage

Heart

Granny Smith appleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PralineVirginia CedarMuskSandalwood

Notes

PatchouliFloral NotesPralineNeroliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Praline and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall62

Winter45

Day100

Night41

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFeminineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feminine by Women Secret is a floral fruity fragrance built around crisp apple and sparkling citrus. Launched in 2011, it offers a fresh, youthful profile that feels light and approachable for daily wear. With a delicate heart of jasmine and a soft, praline-infused base, it provides an intimate scent experience perfec…

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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, Feminine or Velvet Edition II?

Feminine takes 3 of 5 categories. Feminine is rated 3.79/5 from 68 votes; Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Feminine for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Feminine or Velvet Edition II?

Feminine lasts longest (Feminine 60/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feminine or Velvet Edition II?

Projection is very close: Feminine 50/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100 for sillage.

Do Feminine and Velvet Edition II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Praline and Musk.

Is Feminine or Velvet Edition II better for summer or winter?

Feminine suits daytime wear; Velvet Edition II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feminine and Velvet Edition II?

Feminine has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Neroli and Sage, heart notes of Granny Smith apple, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Praline, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk.