L'ivree Bleue vs Velvet Exclusive
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'ivree Bleue takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'ivree BleueChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet ExclusiveChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'ivree Bleue5/7
Velvet Exclusive2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'ivree Bleue
- Community sentiment
- L'ivree Bleue
- Longevity
- L'ivree Bleue
- Sillage & projection
- L'ivree Bleue
- Value for money
- Velvet Exclusive
- Versatility
- Velvet Exclusive
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'ivree Bleue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'ivree BleueOrmaieVelvet ExclusiveEudoraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 323 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
3.88/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 58%Had 16%Want 26%
Category winnerL'ivree BleueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
217 votes
40%Love
24%Like
22%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerL'ivree BleueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'ivree Bleue
SillageL'ivree Bleue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVelvet ExclusiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
cacao84%
powdery77%
amber69%
iris61%
woody100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumMandarin OrangeLily
Heart
IrisViolet
Base
Cacao PodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
PeachPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisCashmeranRoseMagnoliaVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Velvet Exclusive, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer7
Fall100
Winter87
Day92
Night100
Spring65
Summer20
Fall100
Winter89
Day42
Night100
Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,332
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#18,068
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerL'ivree BleueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Ivrée Bleue is a warm boozy cacao and vanilla scent with a powdery floral center. Reviewers often describe rum, dark chocolate, benzoin and cocoa, softened by iris, violet and a trace of mandarin brightness. It suits cooler weather, close settings and people who like refined gourmands that stay elegant rather than s…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'ivree Bleue or Velvet Exclusive?
L'ivree Bleue takes 5 of 7 categories. L'ivree Bleue is rated 3.82/5 from 323 votes; Velvet Exclusive is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose L'ivree Bleue for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Exclusive for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'ivree Bleue or Velvet Exclusive?
L'ivree Bleue lasts longest (L'ivree Bleue 68/100, Velvet Exclusive 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'ivree Bleue or Velvet Exclusive?
L'ivree Bleue projects furthest (L'ivree Bleue 58/100, Velvet Exclusive 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'ivree Bleue and Velvet Exclusive smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Violet and Vanilla.
Is L'ivree Bleue or Velvet Exclusive better for summer or winter?
For summer, Velvet Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Exclusive is the stronger pick. L'ivree Bleue suits evening wear; Velvet Exclusive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'ivree Bleue and Velvet Exclusive?
L'ivree Bleue has top notes of Rum, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Iris and Violet, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.
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