Fragrance comparison

Isabel vs Velvet Mokka

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Isabel

Ori Russo

3.1937 votes

Rank #18,716 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isabel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Isabel
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Velvet Mokka
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Isabel3/4

Velvet Mokka1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsabelOri Russo

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 79%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

19%Hate

37 votes

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityIsabel

SillageIsabel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVelvet MokkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

almond61%

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PistachioFigHoneyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaNight blooming CereusMadagascar VanillaWhite ChocolateIce cream

Base

AlmondCaramelCondensed Milk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPistachio, Mandarin Orange and Almond. Durations are only published for Velvet Mokka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer36

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,716

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIsabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ori Russo Isabel starts with a bright burst of pistachio and sweet fig before melting into a warm, creamy baseline. It is a modern unisex gourmand designed for cool weather and cozy casual wear, offering a rich profile without feeling sticky.

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Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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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, Isabel or Velvet Mokka?

Isabel takes 3 of 4 categories. Isabel is rated 3.19/5 from 37 votes; Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Isabel for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isabel or Velvet Mokka?

Isabel lasts longest (Isabel 67/100, Velvet Mokka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isabel or Velvet Mokka?

Isabel projects furthest (Isabel 62/100, Velvet Mokka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabel and Velvet Mokka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pistachio, Mandarin Orange and Almond.

Is Isabel or Velvet Mokka better for summer or winter?

Isabel suits day or night wear; Velvet Mokka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabel and Velvet Mokka?

Isabel has top notes of Pistachio, Fig, Honey and Raspberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Night blooming Cereus, Madagascar Vanilla and White Chocolate, a base of Almond, Caramel and Condensed Milk. Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.