Fragrance comparison

Veloutine vs Salamina

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Veloutine

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.7851 votes

Rank #43,882 VioletPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Salamina

Thera Cosméticos

3.5223 votes

Rank #62,647 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Veloutine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Veloutine
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Salamina
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Veloutine3/5

Salamina2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VeloutineLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

SalaminaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 15%Want 29%

Category winnerVeloutineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

59%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

35%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVeloutine

SillageSalamina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSalaminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

ozonic84%

leather77%

aquatic69%

fruity61%

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both violet, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherMusk

Top

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanSandalowoodResinMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Violet, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Veloutine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night46

Spring55

Summer18

Fall73

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,882

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,647

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVeloutineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veloutine by Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete opens with dewy violet leaf and tart red berries before blooming into a powdery heart of sweet violet petals and fresh garden rose. Soft, clean musk and supple jacket leather anchor the base, giving the sweet floral character a grounded, skin-hugging warmth. It smells…

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Salamina by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and tart bergamot before shifting into a dense violet heart. Created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto in 2017, this floral fruity composition settles into a heavy powdery base dominated by iris, musk, and warm sandalwood. The red berry top notes give…

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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, Veloutine or Salamina?

Veloutine takes 3 of 5 categories. Veloutine is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Salamina is rated 3.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose Veloutine for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Salamina for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Veloutine or Salamina?

They last about the same: Veloutine 61/100, Salamina 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Veloutine or Salamina?

Salamina projects furthest (Salamina 58/100, Veloutine 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Veloutine and Salamina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Violet, Rose and Musk.

Is Veloutine or Salamina better for summer or winter?

Veloutine suits daytime wear; Salamina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Veloutine and Salamina?

Veloutine has top notes of Violet Leaf and Red Berries, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Leather and Musk. Salamina has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Sandalowood and Resin.