Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition vs Black Opera

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Black Opera

Mykonos

2.673 votes

Rank #66,022 Soft SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Velvet Edition
Choose it for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Opera
Choose it for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on value for money.

Velvet Edition3/4

Black Opera1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velvet Edition
Sillage & projection: Velvet Edition
Value for money: Black Opera
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

Black OperaMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBlack OperaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

white floral88%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

citrus42%

soft spicy100%

coffee86%

sweet72%

white floral58%

warm spicy44%

anis30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both coffee, soft spicy and white floral

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 PepperOrange BlossomVanilla

Heart

LicoriceCoffeeJasmineAlmond

Base

PatchouliCashmere Wood

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,022

PerfumerNot listed

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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Black Opera leans into a sweet coffee and vanilla profile with a jasmine-heavy opening, a soft spicy edge, and a smooth woody base. It reads richer than airy, with licorice and almond adding a darker gourmand touch. This suits wearers who enjoy warm, floral gourmands and do not mind noticeable sweetness. It can feel …

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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 Black Opera?

Velvet Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Black Opera is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Velvet Edition for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Opera for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition or Black Opera?

Velvet Edition lasts longest (Velvet Edition 68/100, Black Opera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition or Black Opera?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, Black Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition and Black Opera smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee, soft spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Velvet Edition or Black Opera better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition suits daytime wear; Black Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition and Black Opera?

Velvet Edition features Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom. Black Opera has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee, Jasmine and Almond, a base of Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.