Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition vs London Destination

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,273 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

London Destination

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2917 votes

Rank #41,028 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
London Destination
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Velvet Edition4/5

London Destination1/5

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: London Destination

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet EditionBershka

London DestinationAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

4.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

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

53%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value61

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%

coffee77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match59%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

Notes

CoffeeVanillaPearBitter AlmondJasminePatchouliPink PepperOrange BlossomCedarLicoriceCashmere Wood

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,028

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondon DestinationHigher 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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London Destination is a sweet, coffee-laced vanilla with pear up top and a soft floral glow underneath. It opens with a familiar roasted coffee and creamy sweetness effect, then settles into jasmine, orange blossom, patchouli, and woods. It usually reads richer and more evening-friendly than airy, though the fruit and…

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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 London Destination?

Velvet Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; London Destination is rated 4.29/5 from 17 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 London Destination for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition or London Destination?

They last about the same: Velvet Edition 68/100, London Destination 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition or London Destination?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, London Destination 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition and London Destination smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coffee, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coffee, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.