Fragrance comparison

Passion Essence vs Velvet Edition I

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Passion Essence

Weil

3.7760 votes

Rank #17,008 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Edition I

Bershka

4.3321 votes

Rank #26,887 TuberoseWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion Essence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Passion Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Velvet Edition I
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Passion Essence3/5

Velvet Edition I2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Passion EssenceWeil

Velvet Edition IBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

4.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

53%Like

25%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

43%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPassion Essence

SillageVelvet Edition I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value68

Category winnerPassion EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

tuberose100%

white floral91%

cacao83%

vanilla74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonCoffeeAlmond

Heart

JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VanillaPatchouliCacaoPralineTonka BeanMuskAmberPalo Santo

Notes

Tonka BeanTuberoseCacaoJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose, Cacao and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPassion EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passion Essence by Weil strikes the skin with a bright citrus breeze of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a creamy heart of jasmine and tuberose. Almond and a soft coffee accord attempt to anchor the top, though the coffee is light and fleeting. The true character of this perfume emerges in the base, wher…

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Velvet Edition I by Bershka is a striking floral fragrance that centers on creamy tuberose and rich cacao. This scent leans into a sweet, oriental profile, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. It offers a cozy experience that sits comfortably on the skin, warming up with notes of vanilla and jasmine duri…

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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, Passion Essence or Velvet Edition I?

Passion Essence takes 3 of 5 categories. Passion Essence is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes; Velvet Edition I is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Passion Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Edition I for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Passion Essence or Velvet Edition I?

Passion Essence lasts longest (Passion Essence 69/100, Velvet Edition I 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passion Essence or Velvet Edition I?

Velvet Edition I projects furthest (Velvet Edition I 55/100, Passion Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Passion Essence and Velvet Edition I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Cacao and Tonka Bean.

Is Passion Essence or Velvet Edition I better for summer or winter?

Passion Essence suits daytime wear; Velvet Edition I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passion Essence and Velvet Edition I?

Passion Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cacao and Praline. Velvet Edition I features Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Cacao and Jasmine.