Fragrance comparison

Mohur Extrait vs Oriental Velvet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mohur Extrait

Neela Vermeire Creations

4.62103 votes

Rank #6,320 PowderyWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Oriental Velvet

Desigual

3.437 votes

Rank #63,320 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mohur Extrait takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mohur Extrait
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Oriental Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mohur Extrait3/4

Oriental Velvet1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mohur ExtraitNeela Vermeire Creations

Oriental VelvetDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

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

74%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

103 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMohur Extrait

SillageMohur Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOriental VelvetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

floral69%

violet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

chocolate84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)CardamomCarrot SeedsPepperelemiCoriander

Heart

RoseAlmondVioletIrisJasmineLeather

Base

SandalwoodAmberWoody NotesBenzoinPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitApple

Heart2-4 hrs

ChocolateJasmineVioletPepper

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesPepper, Violet, Jasmine 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

Spring95

Summer60

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

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#6,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#63,320

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMohur ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mohur Extrait opens with sharp cardamom, crushed coriander, and dry carrot seeds before settling into a velvety heart of red rose, iris, and almond. Sandalwood, amber, and light oud anchor the base, giving the floral core a warm, resinous weight. It wears best on crisp autumn evenings or formal indoor gatherings when …

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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…

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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, Mohur Extrait or Oriental Velvet?

Mohur Extrait takes 3 of 4 categories. Mohur Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 103 votes; Oriental Velvet is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mohur Extrait for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Oriental Velvet for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mohur Extrait or Oriental Velvet?

Mohur Extrait lasts longest (Mohur Extrait 77/100, Oriental Velvet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mohur Extrait or Oriental Velvet?

Mohur Extrait projects furthest (Mohur Extrait 66/100, Oriental Velvet 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mohur Extrait and Oriental Velvet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Violet, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Mohur Extrait or Oriental Velvet better for summer or winter?

Mohur Extrait suits day or night wear; Oriental Velvet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mohur Extrait and Oriental Velvet?

Mohur Extrait has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cardamom, Carrot Seeds and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Almond, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Woody Notes and Benzoin. 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.