Fragrance comparison

The Perfume Garden vs Velvet Curacao

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

The Perfume Garden

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.3010 votes

Rank #37,649 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velvet Curacao

PK Perfumes

3.4635 votes

Rank #23,634 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Curacao takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Perfume Garden
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Curacao
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Perfume Garden2/5

Velvet Curacao3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Perfume Garden
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Curacao
Sillage & projection: Velvet Curacao
Value for money: The Perfume Garden
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Curacao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Perfume GardenMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Velvet CuracaoPK Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

3.46/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 17%Had 28%Want 56%

Category winnerThe Perfume GardenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

17%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Curacao

SillageVelvet Curacao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerThe Perfume GardenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

amber80%

animalic70%

rose60%

woody50%

citrus100%

white floral83%

animalic65%

floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliAmbergrisJasmineOrange BlossomRoseSandalwoodBenzoinPetitgrainGreen MandarinLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Orange BlossomBlue CuracaoNeroliSweet OrangeGardeniaBlood MandarinJasmineVioletOakmossAmbergrisMuskBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Ambergris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for The Perfume Garden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night20

Spring44

Summer100

Fall11

Winter11

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,649

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,634

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVelvet CuracaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Perfume Garden by Marina Barcenilla Parfums presents a vivid, natural floral landscape rooted in traditional botanicals. It opens with bright green mandarin and crisp petitgrain, quickly joined by citrusy neroli. At its center, orange blossom, lush rose, and jasmine create the feel of an authentic flower shop brim…

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Velvet Curacao opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, blood mandarin, and sharp petitgrain. It is a thick, bittersweet citrus blend that feels heavy on the skin. A base of oakmoss and ambrette soon cuts through the initial juice, steering it away from simple cologne territory into a dark, resinous summer option.

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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, The Perfume Garden or Velvet Curacao?

Velvet Curacao takes 3 of 5 categories. The Perfume Garden is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Velvet Curacao is rated 3.46/5 from 35 votes. Choose The Perfume Garden for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Curacao for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Perfume Garden or Velvet Curacao?

Velvet Curacao lasts longest (Velvet Curacao 76/100, The Perfume Garden 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Perfume Garden or Velvet Curacao?

Velvet Curacao projects furthest (Velvet Curacao 55/100, The Perfume Garden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Perfume Garden and Velvet Curacao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Ambergris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is The Perfume Garden or Velvet Curacao better for summer or winter?

The Perfume Garden suits daytime wear; Velvet Curacao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Perfume Garden and Velvet Curacao?

The Perfume Garden features Neroli, Ambergris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose. Velvet Curacao features Orange Blossom, Blue Curacao, Neroli, Sweet Orange and Gardenia.