Fragrance comparison

Rimbaud vs Velvet Passion

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 354 ratings analysed

Rimbaud

Celine

3.86326 votes

Rank #10,230 LavenderIris

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9%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Velvet Passion

Eudora

4.3928 votes

Rank #41,472 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Passion takes 6 of 8 categories.

Rimbaud
Choose it for a lavender and iris character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Passion
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rimbaud2/8

Velvet Passion6/8

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Passion
Community sentiment: Velvet Passion
Longevity: Velvet Passion
Sillage & projection: Velvet Passion
Value for money: Velvet Passion
Versatility: Velvet Passion
Note pyramid (duration): Rimbaud
Fragranxe ranking: Rimbaud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RimbaudCeline

Velvet PassionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 326 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerVelvet PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

326 votes

54%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerVelvet PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Passion

SillageVelvet Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVelvet PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

lavender100%

iris91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

vanilla65%

earthy56%

white floral100%

citrus83%

cacao65%

warm spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrrisIrisWhite Flowers

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomCitrusesRed AppleRed Fruits

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWhite FlowersTuberoseIris

Base5-7 hrs

CacaoSandalwoodVanillaAmberCoffee

Category winnerRimbaudLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night37

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day79

Night100

Category winnerVelvet PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Date 32%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#41,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRimbaudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Rimbaud opens with a clean splash of bitter neroli and crisp citruses. Do not expect sweet candy. The initial spray carries a sharp, herbal snap before French lavender takes over. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften dramatically into buttery orris and delicate powdery iris. It smells like laundered wh…

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Eudora Velvet Passion starts with a lively splash of tart red fruits, crisp red apple, and bright orange blossom. The alcohol flash burns off within two minutes. Soon after, lush white flowers take center stage. Sweet tuberose and creamy jasmine mingle with powdery iris to create a dense, velvety bouquet. As the hours…

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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, Rimbaud or Velvet Passion?

Velvet Passion takes 6 of 8 categories. Rimbaud is rated 3.86/5 from 326 votes; Velvet Passion is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Rimbaud for a lavender and iris character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Passion for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rimbaud or Velvet Passion?

They last about the same: Velvet Passion 56/100, Rimbaud 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rimbaud or Velvet Passion?

Velvet Passion projects furthest (Velvet Passion 57/100, Rimbaud 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rimbaud and Velvet Passion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, White Flowers and Vanilla.

Is Rimbaud or Velvet Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rimbaud is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Passion is the stronger pick. Rimbaud suits daytime wear; Velvet Passion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rimbaud and Velvet Passion?

Rimbaud has top notes of Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Orris, Iris and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. Velvet Passion has top notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses, Red Apple and Red Fruits, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Cacao, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.