Fragrance comparison

Simply Because vs Velvet Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 398 ratings analysed

Simply Because

Avon

3.66371 votes

Rank #41,089 FloralFresh

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41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velvet Rose

Acorelle

3.3927 votes

Rank #21,033 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Simply Because
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Velvet Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Simply Because2/5

Velvet Rose3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Simply BecauseAvon

Velvet RoseAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

3.39/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

Category winnerSimply BecauseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

371 votes

18%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Rose

SillageVelvet Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSimply BecauseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

rose100%

floral88%

fresh spicy77%

fresh65%

aromatic53%

fruity42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRed AppleBergamot

Heart

PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood

Top

RoseLitchiPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumCherry BlossomPeonyVioletRaspberry

Base

PearCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Peony, Cherry Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,033

PerfumerKatell Plisson

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVelvet RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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Velvet Rose by Acorelle is a fragrance for women. Velvet Rose was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Katell Plisson. Top notes are Rose, Litchi, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Geranium, Rose, Cherry Blossom, Peony, Violet and Raspberry; base notes are Pear, Cedar and Vanilla.

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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, Simply Because or Velvet Rose?

Velvet Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes; Velvet Rose is rated 3.39/5 from 27 votes. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Velvet Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply Because or Velvet Rose?

Velvet Rose lasts longest (Velvet Rose 57/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Because or Velvet Rose?

Velvet Rose projects furthest (Velvet Rose 48/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Because and Velvet Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Peony, Cherry Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Simply Because or Velvet Rose better for summer or winter?

Velvet Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Because and Velvet Rose?

Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood. Velvet Rose has top notes of Rose, Litchi, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Cherry Blossom, Peony and Violet, a base of Pear, Cedar and Vanilla.