Fragrance comparison

Izia La Nuit vs Velvet Authentic

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,403 ratings analysed

4 wins

Izia La Nuit

Sisley

3.661,323 votes

Rank #5,984 RoseFloral

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Authentic

Eudora

4.0480 votes

Rank #23,760 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izia La Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Izia La Nuit
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Velvet Authentic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Izia La Nuit4/7

Velvet Authentic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Authentic
Community sentiment: Velvet Authentic
Longevity: Izia La Nuit
Sillage & projection: Izia La Nuit
Value for money: Velvet Authentic
Versatility: Izia La Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Izia La Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Izia La NuitSisley

Velvet AuthenticEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 1,323 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 61%Had 15%Want 24%

Category winnerVelvet AuthenticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

1,152 votes

34%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerVelvet AuthenticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIzia La Nuit

SillageIzia La Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVelvet AuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

woody69%

lactonic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

RoseMagnoliaFreesia

Base

PatchouliLabdanumAmbroxanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

PralinePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Magnolia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Velvet Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerIzia La NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#23,760

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIzia La NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izia La Nuit is a darker, richer take on rose, built around black currant, cardamom, patchouli, and a warm ambered vanilla base. It opens fruity and lightly spiced, then settles into a velvety floral with a woody, slightly resinous finish. It suits someone who likes rose with depth rather than freshness. The overall f…

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Velvet Authentic by Eudora delivers a bright, easygoing twist on modern gourmand florals. The first spritz greets you with juicy mandarin orange. It feels zesty and uplifting. Within fifteen minutes, a dewy magnolia blossom emerges to smooth out the initial citrus burst with clean white petals. As the fragrance settle…

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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, Izia La Nuit or Velvet Authentic?

Izia La Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Izia La Nuit is rated 3.66/5 from 1,323 votes; Velvet Authentic is rated 4.04/5 from 80 votes. Choose Izia La Nuit for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Authentic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Izia La Nuit or Velvet Authentic?

Izia La Nuit lasts longest (Izia La Nuit 68/100, Velvet Authentic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izia La Nuit or Velvet Authentic?

Izia La Nuit projects furthest (Izia La Nuit 61/100, Velvet Authentic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Izia La Nuit and Velvet Authentic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Patchouli.

Is Izia La Nuit or Velvet Authentic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Izia La Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Izia La Nuit is the stronger pick. Velvet Authentic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Izia La Nuit and Velvet Authentic?

Izia La Nuit has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Ambroxan and Vanilla. Velvet Authentic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Praline and Patchouli.