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Velvet Edition II vs Luminous Coral

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

Updated 25 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminous Coral takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Velvet Edition II

    Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Luminous Coral

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Velvet Edition II2/5
Luminous Coral3/5
Ratings & consensus
Luminous Coral
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Luminous Coral
Sillage & projection
Luminous Coral
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
Luminous CoralPatek Maison
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%
4.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 53%Had 5%Want 43%
Category winnerLuminous CoralRating 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
17%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityLuminous Coral

SillageLuminous Coral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value35
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%
fruity83%
vanilla65%
white floral48%
sour30%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet

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
GooseberryPear
Heart
JasmineOrrisNeroli
Base
VanillaTonkaPralinePatchouli
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Praline and Neroli. 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
Summer56
Fall67
Winter44
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men8
Unisex25
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,942

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…

Reviews →

Patek Maison Luminous Coral starts with a sharp pop of black gooseberry paired with juicy pear. The tart fruity opening quickly settles into a creamy heart where powdery orris, white jasmine, and green neroli balance the initial sweetness. As hours pass, the scent settles into a warm gourmand base of sweet praline, sm…

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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 Luminous Coral?

Luminous Coral takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Luminous Coral is rated 4.67/5 from 12 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 Luminous Coral for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition II or Luminous Coral?

Luminous Coral lasts longest (Luminous Coral 62/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition II or Luminous Coral?

Luminous Coral projects furthest (Luminous Coral 60/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition II and Luminous Coral smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Praline and Neroli.

Is Velvet Edition II or Luminous Coral better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Velvet Edition II and Luminous Coral?

Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk. Luminous Coral has top notes of Gooseberry and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka, Praline and Patchouli.

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