Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition II vs O Poder

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

O Poder

Juliana Paes

4.0424 votes

Rank #47,189 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition II takes 3 of 5 categories.

Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
O Poder
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Velvet Edition II3/5

O Poder2/5

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Edition II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: O Poder
Sillage & projection: O Poder
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

O PoderJuliana Paes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 30%Want 22%

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

46%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityO Poder

SillageO Poder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value83

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%

patchouli84%

amber77%

lactonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both patchouli, sweet 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

Top

Pink PepperRed FruitsBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineNeroli

Base

PralineVanilaTonka BeanPatchouli

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

Spring43

Summer43

Fall86

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,189

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 →

O Poder by Juliana Paes is a sweet floral fragrance for women that balances fruitiness with a creamy gourmand base. It features top notes of red fruits and pink pepper, followed by a heart of gardenia and jasmine. The base of praline, vanilla, and tonka bean ensures a lingering, comfortable presence perfect for cooler…

Reviews →

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 O Poder?

Velvet Edition II takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; O Poder is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose O Poder for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition II or O Poder?

O Poder lasts longest (O Poder 51/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition II or O Poder?

O Poder projects furthest (O Poder 56/100, Velvet Edition II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Edition II and O Poder smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Praline and Neroli.

Is Velvet Edition II or O Poder better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Velvet Edition II and O Poder?

Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk. O Poder has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Praline, Vanila, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.