Fragrance comparison

VE ± Velvet vs UEFA Champions League Dare Edition

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

5 wins

VE ± Velvet

UERMI · 2014

3.5664 votes

Rank #31,865 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

UEFA Champions League Dare Edition

Adidas

3.4370 votes

Rank #19,393 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VE ± Velvet takes 5 of 7 categories.

VE ± Velvet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
UEFA Champions League Dare Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

VE ± Velvet5/7

UEFA Champions League Dare Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: VE ± Velvet
Community sentiment: VE ± Velvet
Longevity: VE ± Velvet
Sillage & projection: VE ± Velvet
Value for money: UEFA Champions League Dare Edition
Versatility: VE ± Velvet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: UEFA Champions League Dare Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VE ± VelvetUERMI

UEFA Champions League Dare EditionAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

3.43/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 73%Had 24%Want 3%

Category winnerVE ± VelvetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

14%Love

35%Like

30%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerVE ± VelvetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVE ± Velvet

SillageVE ± Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value81

Category winnerUEFA Champions League Dare EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

green80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

lavender83%

green74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverelemiCedarMintLemonPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintelemiSicilian Bergamot

Heart

LavenderAfrican GeraniumCardamom

Base

VetiverPatchouliBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesVetiver, elemi, Mint and Patchouli. Durations are only published for VE ± Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter31

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVE ± VelvetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,865

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerUEFA Champions League Dare EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray gives a sharp shock of sour lemon and brisk crushed mint. It wakes you up immediately. Within two minutes, the initial alcohol vapor clears to reveal sticky elemi resin, lending a warm pine sap sweetness that prevents the citrus from turning sour or medicinal. Then the vetiver emerges. It is earthy, ro…

Reviews →

UEFA Champions League Dare Edition by Adidas is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. UEFA Champions League Dare Edition was launched in 2019. Top notes are Mint, elemi and Sicilian Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, African Geranium and Cardamom; base notes are Vetiver, Patchouli and Balsam Fir.

Reviews →

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, VE ± Velvet or UEFA Champions League Dare Edition?

VE ± Velvet takes 5 of 7 categories. VE ± Velvet is rated 3.56/5 from 64 votes; UEFA Champions League Dare Edition is rated 3.43/5 from 70 votes. Choose VE ± Velvet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose UEFA Champions League Dare Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, VE ± Velvet or UEFA Champions League Dare Edition?

VE ± Velvet lasts longest (VE ± Velvet 57/100, UEFA Champions League Dare Edition 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VE ± Velvet or UEFA Champions League Dare Edition?

VE ± Velvet projects furthest (VE ± Velvet 57/100, UEFA Champions League Dare Edition 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VE ± Velvet and UEFA Champions League Dare Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Vetiver, elemi, Mint and Patchouli.

Is VE ± Velvet or UEFA Champions League Dare Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, VE ± Velvet is the stronger pick. For winter, UEFA Champions League Dare Edition is the stronger pick. VE ± Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VE ± Velvet and UEFA Champions League Dare Edition?

VE ± Velvet features Vetiver, elemi, Cedar, Mint and Lemon. UEFA Champions League Dare Edition has top notes of Mint, elemi and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, African Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Balsam Fir.