Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition II vs Feminine

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Feminine

Women Secret

3.7968 votes

Rank #26,247 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feminine 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.
Feminine
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Velvet Edition II2/5

Feminine3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet Edition IIBershka

FeminineWomen Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

3.79/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 28%

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

12%Love

72%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFeminine

SillageFeminine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

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

BergamotAmalfi LemonNeroliSage

Heart

Granny Smith appleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PralineVirginia CedarMuskSandalwood

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

Summer55

Fall62

Winter45

Day100

Night41

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#26,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFeminineHigher 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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Feminine by Women Secret is a floral fruity fragrance built around crisp apple and sparkling citrus. Launched in 2011, it offers a fresh, youthful profile that feels light and approachable for daily wear. With a delicate heart of jasmine and a soft, praline-infused base, it provides an intimate scent experience perfec…

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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 Feminine?

Feminine takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Feminine is rated 3.79/5 from 68 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 Feminine for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition II or Feminine?

Feminine lasts longest (Feminine 60/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition II or Feminine?

Projection is very close: Feminine 50/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100 for sillage.

Do Velvet Edition II and Feminine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Praline, Neroli and Musk.

Is Velvet Edition II or Feminine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Velvet Edition II and Feminine?

Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk. Feminine has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Neroli and Sage, heart notes of Granny Smith apple, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Praline, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.