Fragrance comparison

Rare vs Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rare

Tiens

4.008 votes

Rank #50,744 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

Pussy Deluxe

4.0497 votes

Rank #13,872 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rare takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rare
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rare2/3

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten1/3

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

RareTiens

Pussy Deluxe Velvet KittenPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 32%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 10%Had 16%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

46%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRare

SillageRare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber88%

rose77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

RoseLotusMagnolia

Base

AmberBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLitchiMagnoliaMandarin OrangeArtemisiaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumJasmineFreesiaPeachLily-of-the-ValleyRoseLotus

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Lotus. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring96

Summer42

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men38

Unisex13

Women50

Casual 33%Date 29%Party 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPussy Deluxe Velvet KittenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Rare or Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

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

Which lasts longer, Rare or Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

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

Which projects more, Rare or Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

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

Do Rare and Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.