Fragrance comparison

Velvet Edition II vs Spirit of Tender Secrets

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Velvet Edition II

Bershka

4.3813 votes

Rank #33,232 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Spirit of Tender Secrets

Spirit

3.1315 votes

Rank #57,446 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition II takes 4 of 5 categories.

Velvet Edition II
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spirit of Tender Secrets
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Velvet Edition II4/5

Spirit of Tender Secrets0/5

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

Spirit of Tender SecretsSpirit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 32%

3.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 44%Had 36%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

7%Love

27%Like

40%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Edition II

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVelvet Edition IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

floral91%

sweet83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

white floral100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

Scent match19%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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeNeroliRaspberry

Heart1-2 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomHeliotrope

Base2-3 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodPraline

InformationalShared notesPraline and Neroli. Durations are only published for Spirit of Tender Secrets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 26%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,446

PerfumerSylvie Fischer

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Spirit of Tender Secrets by Spirit opens with a sparkling burst of mandarin orange, tart raspberry, and fresh neroli that instantly lifts your mood. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a creamy heart of orange blossom, jasmine, and almond-like heliotrope emerges, casting a soft powdery floral glow over the skin. Th…

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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 Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Velvet Edition II takes 4 of 5 categories. Velvet Edition II is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Spirit of Tender Secrets is rated 3.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Velvet Edition II for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spirit of Tender Secrets for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Edition II or Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Velvet Edition II lasts longest (Velvet Edition II 48/100, Spirit of Tender Secrets 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Edition II or Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Projection is very close: Velvet Edition II 48/100, Spirit of Tender Secrets 48/100 for sillage.

Do Velvet Edition II and Spirit of Tender Secrets smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Praline and Neroli.

Is Velvet Edition II or Spirit of Tender Secrets better for summer or winter?

Velvet Edition II suits evening wear; Spirit of Tender Secrets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Edition II and Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Velvet Edition II features Patchouli, Floral Notes, Praline, Neroli and Musk. Spirit of Tender Secrets has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline.