Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Oriental Velvet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,629 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Oriental Velvet

Desigual

3.437 votes

Rank #63,320 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Oriental Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Irth4/4

Oriental Velvet0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

Oriental VelvetDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

29%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value38

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

chocolate84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitApple

Heart2-4 hrs

ChocolateJasmineVioletPepper

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Oriental Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#63,320

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

Reviews →

Oriental Velvet by Desigual delivers an unexpected clash of tart fruit and dusty cocoa. The first spray punches through with tangy passionfruit and crisp green apple before settling into warm chocolate and powdery violet petals. It feels playful rather than formal. As the drydown sets in, creamy vanilla and smooth san…

Reviews →

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, Irth or Oriental Velvet?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Oriental Velvet is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Oriental Velvet for a fruity and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Oriental Velvet?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Oriental Velvet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Oriental Velvet?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Oriental Velvet 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Oriental Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Irth or Oriental Velvet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Irth and Oriental Velvet?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Oriental Velvet has top notes of Passionfruit and Apple, heart notes of Chocolate, Jasmine, Violet and Pepper, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.