Fragrance comparison

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition vs VE ± Velvet

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

6 wins

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition

Armaf

4.06132 votes

Rank #8,206 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

VE ± Velvet

UERMI · 2014

3.5664 votes

Rank #31,865 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition takes 6 of 7 categories.

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
VE ± Velvet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition6/7

VE ± Velvet1/7

Ratings & consensus: Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Community sentiment: Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Longevity: Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Sillage & projection: VE ± Velvet
Value for money: Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Versatility: Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Odyssey Wild One Gold EditionArmaf

VE ± VelvetUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

3.56/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

Category winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

132 votes

17%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityOdyssey Wild One Gold Edition

SillageVE ± Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value31

Category winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

green69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

green80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotMintLemon

Heart

Pink PepperLavenderGingerVetiver

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodelemi

Notes

VetiverelemiCedarMintLemonPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for VE ± Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall98

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter31

Day100

Night35

Category winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex2

Women9

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#31,865

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Category winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint and zesty lemon, spiked with a heavy dose of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial harshness settles on the skin, giving way to clean lavender and warm ginger. It is a dry, aromatic experience that feels rugged yet clean, grounded by a bas…

Reviews →

The first spray gives a sharp shock of sour lemon and brisk crushed mint. It wakes you up immediately. Within two minutes, the initial alcohol vapor clears to reveal sticky elemi resin, lending a warm pine sap sweetness that prevents the citrus from turning sour or medicinal. Then the vetiver emerges. It is earthy, ro…

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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, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition or VE ± Velvet?

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition takes 6 of 7 categories. Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition is rated 4.06/5 from 132 votes; VE ± Velvet is rated 3.56/5 from 64 votes. Choose Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose VE ± Velvet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition or VE ± Velvet?

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition lasts longest (Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition 64/100, VE ± Velvet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition or VE ± Velvet?

VE ± Velvet projects furthest (VE ± Velvet 57/100, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition and VE ± Velvet smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition or VE ± Velvet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition is the stronger pick. VE ± Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition and VE ± Velvet?

Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Ginger and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. VE ± Velvet features Vetiver, elemi, Cedar, Mint and Lemon.