Fragrance comparison

Ásia Tropical vs Velvet Scent

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Ásia Tropical

Mahogany

4.2512 votes

Rank #42,942 CitrusSweet

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velvet Scent

Mary Kay

4.2941 votes

Rank #16,443 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Scent takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ásia Tropical
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Scent
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ásia Tropical1/5

Velvet Scent4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ásia TropicalMahogany

Velvet ScentMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%

4.29/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 55%Had 16%Want 29%

Category winnerVelvet ScentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

54%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Scent

SillageVelvet Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value64

Category winnerÁsia TropicalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

musky77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotCardamom

Heart

SandalwoodJasmineCaramelLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinVanillaLicoriceMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonDamask RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base4-6 hrs

Madagascar VanillaMuskCashmere MuskHeliotropeCedarCaramelAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Velvet Scent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night11

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Date 30%Work 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,942

PerfumerMauricy F. Bertelli

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVelvet ScentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ásia Tropical by Mahogany is a bright floral fragrance that plays with unexpected sweetness. Opening with a crisp blend of pear and bergamot, it quickly moves into a heart of jasmine and creamy sandalwood. Perfect for daytime wear, this scent brings a touch of tropical warmth to your everyday wardrobe without feeling …

Reviews →

Mary Kay Velvet Scent is a plush, comforting fragrance built around sweet fruit and pillowy warmth. The initial spray delivers a brief flash of crisp bergamot and juicy pear, but the citrus fades within minutes. From there, a heart of ripe plum and dusting cinnamon takes over, smelling almost like poached fruit served…

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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, Ásia Tropical or Velvet Scent?

Velvet Scent takes 4 of 5 categories. Ásia Tropical is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Velvet Scent is rated 4.29/5 from 41 votes. Choose Ásia Tropical for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Scent for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ásia Tropical or Velvet Scent?

Velvet Scent lasts longest (Velvet Scent 58/100, Ásia Tropical 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ásia Tropical or Velvet Scent?

Velvet Scent projects furthest (Velvet Scent 50/100, Ásia Tropical 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ásia Tropical and Velvet Scent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Ásia Tropical or Velvet Scent better for summer or winter?

Ásia Tropical suits daytime wear; Velvet Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ásia Tropical and Velvet Scent?

Ásia Tropical has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Caramel and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Licorice and Musk. Velvet Scent has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Damask Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Cashmere Musk and Heliotrope.