Fragrance comparison

Velmos vs 69

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Christopher Dicas

3.5540 votes

Rank #17,852 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
69
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Velmos2/4

692/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velmos
Sillage & projection: 69
Value for money: Velmos
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 69

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

69Christopher Dicas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

3.55/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

48%Love

5%Like

5%Ok

40%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

Sillage69

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

RoseSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyTangerineVanillaCinnamonBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

SuedeelemiJasmineCardamomBay LeafClovesTonka BeanSandalwood

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliGingerCedarCashmere WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Ginger and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 69, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring64

Summer45

Fall64

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#17,852

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner69Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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Christopher Dicas 69 is an intense, unapologetic woody spicy fragrance packed with raw personality. The first spray releases a sharp flash of juicy tangerine, stinging cinnamon bark, and an unusual sunflower accord. It feels dense immediately. As the initial alcoholic solvent settles on warm skin, plush suede and herb…

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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, Velmos or 69?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; 69 is rated 3.55/5 from 40 votes. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 69 for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velmos or 69?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, 69 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velmos or 69?

69 projects furthest (69 72/100, Velmos 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velmos and 69 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Ginger and Patchouli.

Is Velmos or 69 better for summer or winter?

Velmos suits daytime wear; 69 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velmos and 69?

Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. 69 has top notes of Rose, Sunflower, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tangerine, heart notes of Suede, elemi, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Ginger, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.