Fragrance comparison

Michalsky for Women vs Velvet Edition II

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Michalsky for Women

Michael Michalsky

3.9858 votes

Rank #35,075 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Michalsky for Women
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Michalsky for Women2/4

Velvet Edition II2/4

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Edition II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Michalsky for Women
Sillage & projection: Michalsky for Women
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Edition II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michalsky for WomenMichael Michalsky

Velvet Edition IIBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMichalsky for Women

SillageMichalsky for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla90%

powdery80%

citrus70%

fruity60%

soft spicy50%

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceNeroli

Base

VanillePralineSandalwood

Notes

PatchouliFloral NotesPralineNeroliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer38

Fall100

Winter94

Day60

Night100

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michalsky for Women opens with juicy pear and citrus, then settles into a sweeter, softer heart of heliotrope, neroli, and liquorice. The dry-down leans creamy and powdery, with vanilla, praline, and sandalwood doing most of the work. It suits shoppers who like warm gourmand florals with a polished, feminine feel. Exp…

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Velvet Edition II by Bershka is a Chypre Floral fragrance that captures an accessible, sweet, and patchouli-forward profile. Launched in 2017, this scent leans heavily into feminine sensibilities with a base of praline and musk. It provides a budget-friendly option for those who enjoy the specific character of popular…

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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, Michalsky for Women or Velvet Edition II?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Michalsky for Women is rated 3.98/5 from 58 votes; Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Michalsky for Women for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Michalsky for Women or Velvet Edition II?

Michalsky for Women lasts longest (Michalsky for Women 66/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michalsky for Women or Velvet Edition II?

Michalsky for Women projects furthest (Michalsky for Women 59/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michalsky for Women and Velvet Edition II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli and Praline.

Is Michalsky for Women or Velvet Edition II better for summer or winter?

Michalsky for Women suits evening wear; Velvet Edition II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michalsky for Women and Velvet Edition II?

Michalsky for Women has top notes of Pear, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Neroli, a base of Vanille, Praline and Sandalwood. Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk.