Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition I vs Passion Essence

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Velvet Edition I

Bershka

4.3321 votes

Rank #26,887 TuberoseWhite Floral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Passion Essence

Weil

3.7760 votes

Rank #17,008 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion Essence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Velvet Edition I
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passion Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Velvet Edition I2/5

Passion Essence3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet Edition IBershka

Passion EssenceWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 21%Want 54%

3.77/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

15%Love

53%Like

25%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPassion Essence

SillageVelvet Edition I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPassion EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral91%

cacao83%

vanilla74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tonka BeanTuberoseCacaoJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonCoffeeAlmond

Heart

JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VanillaPatchouliCacaoPralineTonka BeanMuskAmberPalo Santo

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Tuberose, Cacao and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night80

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPassion EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Edition I by Bershka is a striking floral fragrance that centers on creamy tuberose and rich cacao. This scent leans into a sweet, oriental profile, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. It offers a cozy experience that sits comfortably on the skin, warming up with notes of vanilla and jasmine duri…

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Passion Essence by Weil strikes the skin with a bright citrus breeze of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a creamy heart of jasmine and tuberose. Almond and a soft coffee accord attempt to anchor the top, though the coffee is light and fleeting. The true character of this perfume emerges in the base, wher…

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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 I or Passion Essence?

Passion Essence takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition I is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes; Passion Essence is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes. Choose Velvet Edition I for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passion Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition I or Passion Essence?

Passion Essence lasts longest (Passion Essence 69/100, Velvet Edition I 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition I or Passion Essence?

Velvet Edition I projects furthest (Velvet Edition I 55/100, Passion Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition I and Passion Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Cacao and Jasmine.

Is Velvet Edition I or Passion Essence better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition I suits daytime wear; Passion Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition I and Passion Essence?

Velvet Edition I features Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Cacao and Jasmine. Passion Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cacao and Praline.