Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition II vs Colors de Benetton Woman Purple

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple

Benetton

3.77160 votes

Rank #17,678 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple takes 3 of 5 categories.

Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Velvet Edition II2/5

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet Edition IIBershka

Colors de Benetton Woman PurpleBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

3.77/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 50%Had 28%Want 21%

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

17%Love

59%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityColors de Benetton Woman Purple

SillageColors de Benetton Woman Purple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value71

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

sweet100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both patchouli, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliFloral NotesPralineNeroliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesia

Base

PralinePatchouli LeafMusk

InformationalShared notesPraline, Neroli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman PurpleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Edition II by Bershka is a Chypre Floral fragrance that captures an accessible, sweet, and patchouli-forward profile. Launched in 2017, this scent leans heavily into feminine sensibilities with a base of praline and musk. It provides a budget-friendly option for those who enjoy the specific character of popular…

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Colors de Benetton Woman Purple is a sweet, floral chypre designed for daily wear. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a heart of rose and jasmine. The fragrance is grounded by a praline and patchouli base, making it a reliable, accessible choice for casual settings during spring or autu…

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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 II or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Colors de Benetton Woman Purple is rated 3.77/5 from 160 votes. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Colors de Benetton Woman Purple for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition II or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple lasts longest (Colors de Benetton Woman Purple 54/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition II or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple projects furthest (Colors de Benetton Woman Purple 52/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition II and Colors de Benetton Woman Purple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Praline, Neroli and Musk.

Is Velvet Edition II or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition II and Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk. Colors de Benetton Woman Purple has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Praline, Patchouli Leaf and Musk.