Fragrance comparison

Imari Rouge vs Velvet Exclusive

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

5 wins

Imari Rouge

Avon

3.93229 votes

Rank #27,854 IrisPatchouli

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Exclusive

Eudora

3.8850 votes

Rank #16,941 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imari Rouge takes 5 of 7 categories.

Imari Rouge
Choose it for a iris and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Velvet Exclusive
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imari Rouge5/7

Velvet Exclusive2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imari RougeAvon

Velvet ExclusiveEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 58%Had 16%Want 26%

Category winnerImari RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

229 votes

40%Love

24%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerImari RougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityImari Rouge

SillageImari Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value70

Category winnerImari RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePink PepperCO2 ExtractsItalian Mandarin

Heart

IrisRosePeach

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

PeachPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCashmeranRoseMagnoliaVioletPear

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Iris, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Velvet Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day63

Night100

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 38%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,854

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Imari Rouge opens with a crisp spray of red apple and Italian mandarin, edged with spicy pink pepper. The fruitiness recedes quickly as the heart develops, bringing out a dry, powdery iris note paired with soft rose and peach skin. As the fragrance settles onto skin over the first hour, dark Indonesian patchouli …

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Velvet Exclusive by Eudora delivers an unexpected twist on modern Brazilian perfumery by skipping sugary syrup in favor of vintage chypre elegance. A quick spray releases a tart burst of mandarin orange, lemon, and pink pepper before unveiling an unripe, velvety peach note. As the initial sharpness settles, powdery ir…

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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, Imari Rouge or Velvet Exclusive?

Imari Rouge takes 5 of 7 categories. Imari Rouge is rated 3.93/5 from 229 votes; Velvet Exclusive is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose Imari Rouge for a iris and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Exclusive for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imari Rouge or Velvet Exclusive?

They last about the same: Imari Rouge 63/100, Velvet Exclusive 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Imari Rouge or Velvet Exclusive?

Imari Rouge projects furthest (Imari Rouge 56/100, Velvet Exclusive 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imari Rouge and Velvet Exclusive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Iris, Rose and Peach.

Is Imari Rouge or Velvet Exclusive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Imari Rouge is the stronger pick. Velvet Exclusive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imari Rouge and Velvet Exclusive?

Imari Rouge has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper, CO2 Extracts and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Peach, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and Benzoin. Velvet Exclusive has top notes of Peach, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Cashmeran, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin and Sandalwood.