Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition II vs Dua’s Dress Code

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Dua’s Dress Code

The Dua Brand

4.504 votes

Rank #46,363 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dua’s Dress Code
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Velvet Edition II2/4

Dua’s Dress Code2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua’s Dress Code
Sillage & projection: Dua’s Dress Code
Value for money: Velvet Edition II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Edition II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet Edition IIBershka

Dua’s Dress CodeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 17%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDua’s Dress Code

SillageDua’s Dress Code

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value58

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%

vanilla92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

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

Notes

LeatherSpicesWoodsy NotesTonka BeanBergamotPralineVanillaNeroliRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPraline and Neroli. Durations are only published for Dua’s Dress Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIHigher 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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Dua's Dress Code by The Dua Brand puts a gourmand spin on old-school formal perfumery. The spray goes on thick. You get a quick burst of sharp bergamot and dry neroli before sweet hazelnut praline, dusty rose, and dark leather take control of the room. It smells like roasted nuts and powdered vanilla stirred over an a…

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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 Dua’s Dress Code?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Dua’s Dress Code is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dua’s Dress Code for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition II or Dua’s Dress Code?

Dua’s Dress Code lasts longest (Dua’s Dress Code 80/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition II or Dua’s Dress Code?

Dua’s Dress Code projects furthest (Dua’s Dress Code 75/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition II and Dua’s Dress Code smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Praline and Neroli.

Is Velvet Edition II or Dua’s Dress Code better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition II suits evening wear; Dua’s Dress Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition II and Dua’s Dress Code?

Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk. Dua’s Dress Code features Leather, Spices, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Bergamot.