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Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten vs Rare

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

Updated 105 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rare takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Rare

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten1/3
Rare2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rare
Sillage & projection
Rare
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pussy Deluxe Velvet KittenPussy Deluxe
RareTiens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 10%Had 16%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 13%Had 32%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
34%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

97 votes

25%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRare

SillageRare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
vanilla69%
soft spicy61%
floral100%
amber88%
rose77%
vanilla65%
citrus53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperLitchiMagnoliaMandarin OrangeArtemisiaBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PlumJasmineFreesiaPeachLily-of-the-ValleyRoseLotus
Base5-7 hrs
VanillaAmberMuskCedar
Top
FreesiaMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart
RoseLotusMagnolia
Base
AmberBenzoinVanillePatchouli
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Rose. Durations are only published for Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer42
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night93
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex13
Women50
Casual 33%Date 29%Party 23%Work 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#50,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPussy Deluxe Velvet KittenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten brings a punchy mix of sweet fruit and vintage cosmetic powder right to the front. The initial spray delivers sharp bergamot, tangy litchi, and a prickle of spicy pink pepper before settling down. Three sprays create an instant cloud of sweetness. Soon, juicy plum and velvety peach emerge al…

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Rare by Tiens is a soft oriental floral built around rose, magnolia and lotus over amber, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with freesia, mandarin and red berries, so the first impression reads lightly fruity and floral before turning warmer and sweeter. On skin, this looks best for someone who wants an easy fe…

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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, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Rare?

Rare takes 2 of 3 categories. Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten is rated 4.04/5 from 97 votes; Rare is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rare for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Rare?

Rare lasts longest (Rare 65/100, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Rare?

Rare projects furthest (Rare 88/100, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten and Rare smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Rose.

Is Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten or Rare better for summer or winter?

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten suits day or night wear; Rare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten and Rare?

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Litchi, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Plum, Jasmine, Freesia and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cedar. Rare has top notes of Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli.

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