Fragrance comparison

Humilitas vs Velvet Flora

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

3 wins

Humilitas

Memoize London

3.8816 votes

Rank #42,341 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Flora

Clean

3.71104 votes

Rank #17,747 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Humilitas takes 3 of 5 categories.

Humilitas
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Flora
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Humilitas3/5

Velvet Flora2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HumilitasMemoize London

Velvet FloraClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.71/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

Category winnerHumilitasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

69%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

21%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHumilitas

SillageVelvet Flora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value48

Category winnerHumilitasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

SaffronNutmegRoseArtemisiaLilyPowdery NotesJasmineIris

Base

LabdanumResinsAmberMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

SaffronLilyJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarMuskPatchouliMossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Velvet Flora, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer37

Fall74

Winter29

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men13

Unisex55

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerVelvet FloraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Humilitas by Memoize London opens with sharp bergamot and mandarin orange before softening into a dry saffron and powdery iris heart. As it settles onto skin, a base of labdanum, amber, and sandalwood creates a warm, resinous depth. It suits crisp autumn evenings when you want a quiet, personal warmth without heavy sw…

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Velvet Flora by Clean shifts away from pure laundry musk to deliver an earthy, woody profile with warm spice. Launched in 2016, the composition introduces a quick flash of bright bergamot before settling into warm saffron, crisp lily, and jasmine. As the floral notes soften, the base takes charge with dry cedar, patch…

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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, Humilitas or Velvet Flora?

Humilitas takes 3 of 5 categories. Humilitas is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Velvet Flora is rated 3.71/5 from 104 votes. Choose Humilitas for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Flora for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Humilitas or Velvet Flora?

Humilitas lasts longest (Humilitas 63/100, Velvet Flora 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Humilitas or Velvet Flora?

Velvet Flora projects furthest (Velvet Flora 58/100, Humilitas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Humilitas and Velvet Flora smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Lily and Jasmine.

Is Humilitas or Velvet Flora better for summer or winter?

Humilitas suits evening wear; Velvet Flora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Humilitas and Velvet Flora?

Humilitas has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Rose and Artemisia, a base of Labdanum, Resins, Amber and Musk. Velvet Flora has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Moss.