Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition vs Absinto Proibido

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

5 wins

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Absinto Proibido

Água de Cheiro

3.9122 votes

Rank #49,166 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition takes 5 of 5 categories.

Velvet Edition
Choose it for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Velvet Edition5/5

Absinto Proibido0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet EditionBershka

Absinto ProibidoÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

Category winnerVelvet EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value62

Category winnerVelvet EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

white floral88%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

citrus42%

sweet100%

white floral92%

coffee84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both coffee, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoffeePink PepperOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRice

Heart

Orange BlossomBelladonnaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

CoffeeSugarAlmondSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Spring57

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,166

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Edition by Bershka presents a cozy oriental floral composition that hinges on a prominent coffee note. It is an affordable pick for those who enjoy warm, spicy scents during cooler months or crisp autumn evenings. The blend focuses on a sweet, aromatic profile that feels approachable and casual for daily wear, …

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Absinto Proibido by Água de Cheiro brings a gourmand flair to the Oriental Floral category. It opens with spicy pink pepper and mandarin before transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. The base lingers with a warm blend of coffee, sugar, and almond, making it a distinct choice for cooler evenings…

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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, Velvet Edition or Absinto Proibido?

Velvet Edition takes 5 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Absinto Proibido is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Velvet Edition for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Absinto Proibido for a sweet and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition or Absinto Proibido?

Velvet Edition lasts longest (Velvet Edition 68/100, Absinto Proibido 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition or Absinto Proibido?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, Absinto Proibido 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition and Absinto Proibido smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Velvet Edition or Absinto Proibido better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition suits daytime wear; Absinto Proibido suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition and Absinto Proibido?

Velvet Edition features Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom. Absinto Proibido has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Belladonna, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Coffee, Sugar, Almond and Sandalwood.