Fragrance comparison

HUMAN 0233 vs Intimacy Velvet

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

HUMAN 0233

Perfume.Sucks

2.5721 votes

Rank #22,594 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Intimacy Velvet

Intimacy

3.7512 votes

Rank #54,106 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Intimacy Velvet takes 3 of 5 categories.

HUMAN 0233
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Intimacy Velvet
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

HUMAN 02332/5

Intimacy Velvet3/5

Ratings & consensus: Intimacy Velvet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HUMAN 0233
Sillage & projection: Intimacy Velvet
Value for money: Intimacy Velvet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HUMAN 0233

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HUMAN 0233Perfume.Sucks

Intimacy VelvetIntimacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerIntimacy VelvetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

10%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

38%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

8%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHUMAN 0233

SillageIntimacy Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIntimacy VelvetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

floral77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbretteLabdanumMagnolia

Heart

CardamomPalisander RosewoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliVetiver

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperMagnolia

Heart

Bulgarian RoseQuinceJasmineHoneysuckleHoneyCognac

Base

PatchouliVetiverVanillaTonka BeanAmberPrecious WoodsTobaccoLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Magnolia, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,594

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHUMAN 0233Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HUMAN 0233 is a patchouli focused unisex fragrance with a sharp, lively opening and a warmer, softer dry-down. Wearers describe herbal brightness, ambrette musk, woods, labdanum warmth and a cozy base, with some sour or unusual skin effects depending on the wearer. This is best sampled first. It has fans who find it a…

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Intimacy Velvet opens with a bright splash of bergamot and mandarin before settling into a warm, honeyed floral heart. Bulgarian rose and jasmine dominate the middle, grounded by a rich base of patchouli, vanilla, and tonka bean. It is a sweet, woody fragrance ideal for autumn evenings when you want a lingering, cozy …

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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, HUMAN 0233 or Intimacy Velvet?

Intimacy Velvet takes 3 of 5 categories. HUMAN 0233 is rated 2.57/5 from 21 votes; Intimacy Velvet is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose HUMAN 0233 for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Intimacy Velvet for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, HUMAN 0233 or Intimacy Velvet?

They last about the same: HUMAN 0233 65/100, Intimacy Velvet 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, HUMAN 0233 or Intimacy Velvet?

Projection is very close: Intimacy Velvet 52/100, HUMAN 0233 50/100 for sillage.

Do HUMAN 0233 and Intimacy Velvet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Magnolia, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is HUMAN 0233 or Intimacy Velvet better for summer or winter?

HUMAN 0233 suits daytime wear; Intimacy Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HUMAN 0233 and Intimacy Velvet?

HUMAN 0233 has top notes of Ambrette, Labdanum and Magnolia, heart notes of Cardamom, Palisander Rosewood and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Intimacy Velvet has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Quince, Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.