Fragrance comparison

Ravel vs Velvet Plum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ravel

O Boticário

4.7617 votes

Rank #36,683 FloralWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Plum

Lalique

3.71129 votes

Rank #17,477 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ravel
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Plum
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ravel4/5

Velvet Plum1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RavelO Boticário

Velvet PlumLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 69%Want 24%

3.71/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerRavelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

94%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

21%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRavel

SillageRavel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRavelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

musky77%

iris69%

tuberose61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FlowersMarigoldPatchouliGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoodsy NotesBay LeafMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CashmeranIrisHeliotropeWoodsy NotesTuberoseOsmanthusPatchouliFlowersMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFlowers, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day71

Night100

Spring49

Summer28

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men2

Unisex25

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,477

PerfumerValerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVelvet PlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ravel by O Boticário is a classic floral green perfume that opens with a crisp wave of crushed herbal notes, aromatic bay leaf, and bitter green foliage. The heart introduces a vibrant marigold blossom paired with soft mixed flowers, bringing a warm, sunny quality to the sharp botanical opening. As the scent settles o…

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Lalique Velvet Plum opens with a surprising punch of spicy, boozy warmth that catches you off guard. Instead of a typical sweet, jammy plum, it leans heavily into a dry, textured woodiness dominated by cashmeran and clean patchouli. As it settles on the skin during a crisp autumn day, the powdery heliotrope and soft i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ravel or Velvet Plum?

Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories. Ravel is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes; Velvet Plum is rated 3.71/5 from 129 votes. Choose Ravel for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Plum for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ravel or Velvet Plum?

Ravel lasts longest (Ravel 88/100, Velvet Plum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ravel or Velvet Plum?

Ravel projects furthest (Ravel 87/100, Velvet Plum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ravel and Velvet Plum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Flowers, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Ravel or Velvet Plum better for summer or winter?

Ravel suits evening wear; Velvet Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ravel and Velvet Plum?

Ravel features Flowers, Marigold, Patchouli, Green Notes and Herbal Notes. Velvet Plum features Cashmeran, Iris, Heliotrope, Woodsy Notes and Tuberose.