Fragrance comparison

Grey Velvet vs Laguna

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 6,739 ratings analysed

Grey Velvet

Venezia 1920

4.0423 votes

Rank #44,819 FruitySweet

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Laguna

Salvador Dali · 1991

3.756,716 votes

Rank #26,539 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Grey Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Laguna
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Grey Velvet2/5

Laguna2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grey VelvetVenezia 1920

LagunaSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.75/ 5 · 6,716 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerGrey VelvetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

24%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

6,716 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGrey Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value71

Category winnerLagunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amber

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutFigPlum

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodRaspberryMusk

Top

PineappleMoroccan LemonGrapefruitGalbanum LeafPeachPlumMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Italian IrisBrazilian RosewoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Rose

Base

CoconutVanillaMadagascar SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAmber, Coconut, Plum and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Grey Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall91

Winter36

Day66

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Date 34%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 17%

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,819

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,539

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerLagunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grey Velvet by Venezia 1920 opens with an unexpected rush of dry golden amber, shaking off a brief burst of alcohol before settling into plush, dark fruit. Ripe purple plum and green fig flesh merge with a milky coconut note that softens any sharp edges. It does not smell like sun lotion. Instead, the texture feels li…

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Salvador Dali Laguna is a sunny, refreshing blend of juicy pineapple, bright Moroccan lemon, and velvety peach resting over a smooth base of coconut, vanilla, and warm sandalwood. Created in 1991 by master perfumer Mark Buxton, this classic scent skips heavy ocean salt in favor of a warm tropical breeze. The crisp cit…

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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, Grey Velvet or Laguna?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Grey Velvet is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; Laguna is rated 3.75/5 from 6,716 votes. Choose Grey Velvet for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Laguna for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Grey Velvet or Laguna?

They last about the same: Grey Velvet 60/100, Laguna 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Grey Velvet or Laguna?

Grey Velvet projects furthest (Grey Velvet 67/100, Laguna 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grey Velvet and Laguna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Coconut, Plum and Sandalwood.

Is Grey Velvet or Laguna better for summer or winter?

Grey Velvet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grey Velvet and Laguna?

Grey Velvet has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Raspberry and Musk. Laguna has top notes of Pineapple, Moroccan Lemon, Grapefruit and Galbanum Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Madagascar Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.