Fragrance comparison

Histoire D'Amour 2 vs Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)

Odoratika

4.6035 votes

Rank #27,983 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Histoire D'Amour 24/7

Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)
Community sentiment: Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Histoire D'Amour 2
Versatility: Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Histoire D'Amour 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)Odoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 17%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerPurple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

66%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerPurple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value79

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderGranny Smith appleCypressAldehydesGeraniumWater NotesCassis

Heart

VioletYlang-YlangPatchouliLime (Linden) BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLemon

Base

RaspberryAmberWoody NotesGreen GrassOakmossOzonic notesGreen Leaves

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Spring86

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerPurple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#27,983

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

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Purple Velvet by Odoratika is a unisex scent that balances fruit and flora with a woody edge. Launched in 2017, this fragrance blends sharp Granny Smith apple and lavender with violet and raspberry undertones. It offers a modern, approachable profile perfect for casual wear, shifting from bright opening notes to a gro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes; Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Projection is very close: Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) 69/100 for sillage.

Do Histoire D'Amour 2 and Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.

Is Histoire D'Amour 2 or Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Histoire D'Amour 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) is the stronger pick. Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear; Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire D'Amour 2 and Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат)?

Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Purple Velvet (Фиолетовый Бархат) has top notes of Lavender, Granny Smith apple, Cypress and Aldehydes, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Amber, Woody Notes and Green Grass.