Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition vs Black Opium Baby Cat Collector

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Black Opium Baby Cat Collector

Yves Saint Laurent

3.9250 votes

Rank #32,632 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition takes 4 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.
Black Opium Baby Cat Collector
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Velvet Edition4/5

Black Opium Baby Cat Collector1/5

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: Black Opium Baby Cat Collector

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet EditionBershka

Black Opium Baby Cat CollectorYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

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

48%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value49

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%

woody100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

coffee61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, coffee 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

PearOrange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

CoffeeBitter AlmondLicoriceJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaCashmere WoodCedar

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

Spring17

Summer17

Fall88

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,632

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Opium Baby Cat CollectorHigher 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 Opium Baby Cat Collector brings a warm, cozy blend of rich vanilla, roasted coffee beans, and sweet pear wrapped in smooth cashmere wood. The opening hits with juicy sliced pear, spicy pink pepper, and crisp orange blossom that feels bright and welcoming. Within fifteen minutes, the scent settles into its famous…

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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 Opium Baby Cat Collector?

Velvet Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Black Opium Baby Cat Collector is rated 3.92/5 from 50 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 Black Opium Baby Cat Collector for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition or Black Opium Baby Cat Collector?

Velvet Edition lasts longest (Velvet Edition 68/100, Black Opium Baby Cat Collector 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition or Black Opium Baby Cat Collector?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, Black Opium Baby Cat Collector 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition and Black Opium Baby Cat Collector smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, coffee and sweet accords. Common notes include Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Velvet Edition or Black Opium Baby Cat Collector better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition suits daytime wear; Black Opium Baby Cat Collector suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition and Black Opium Baby Cat Collector?

Velvet Edition features Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom. Black Opium Baby Cat Collector has top notes of Pear, Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Bitter Almond, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.