Fragrance comparison

Tommy Bahama for Her vs Velvet Edition II

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

Tommy Bahama for Her

Tommy Bahama

3.72183 votes

Rank #32,230 SweetVanilla

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Tommy Bahama for Her
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tommy Bahama for Her2/5

Velvet Edition II2/5

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Edition II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tommy Bahama for Her
Value for money: Velvet Edition II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tommy Bahama for Her

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tommy Bahama for HerTommy Bahama

Velvet Edition IIBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

183 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTommy Bahama for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value88

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

fruity61%

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneysuckleMandarin OrangeApple

Heart

Floral NotesHeliotropeGardenia

Base

PralineVanillaPatchouliMusk

Notes

PatchouliFloral NotesPralineNeroliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Praline, Patchouli 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTommy Bahama for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tommy Bahama for Her opens with a splash of mandarin orange and crisp apple, instantly setting a bright, sun-drenched mood. It smells like a relaxing afternoon on a warm coastal patio rather than a formal evening out. As the initial brightness settles, a sweet honeysuckle note emerges alongside a soft gardenia, bringi…

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Velvet Edition II by Bershka is a Chypre Floral fragrance that captures an accessible, sweet, and patchouli-forward profile. Launched in 2017, this scent leans heavily into feminine sensibilities with a base of praline and musk. It provides a budget-friendly option for those who enjoy the specific character of popular…

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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, Tommy Bahama for Her or Velvet Edition II?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Tommy Bahama for Her is rated 3.72/5 from 183 votes; Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Tommy Bahama for Her for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tommy Bahama for Her or Velvet Edition II?

They last about the same: Tommy Bahama for Her 48/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tommy Bahama for Her or Velvet Edition II?

Projection is very close: Tommy Bahama for Her 49/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100 for sillage.

Do Tommy Bahama for Her and Velvet Edition II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Praline, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Tommy Bahama for Her or Velvet Edition II better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tommy Bahama for Her and Velvet Edition II?

Tommy Bahama for Her has top notes of Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Floral Notes, Heliotrope and Gardenia, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk.