Velvet Haze vs Nike Mauve
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nike Mauve takes 4 of 7 categories.
Velvet HazeChoose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nike MauveChoose it for a white floral and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Haze3/7
Nike Mauve4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nike Mauve
- Community sentiment
- Nike Mauve
- Longevity
- Velvet Haze
- Sillage & projection
- Velvet Haze
- Value for money
- Nike Mauve
- Versatility
- Nike Mauve
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Velvet Haze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Velvet HazeByredoNike MauveNikeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 1,730 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 44%Had 21%Want 36%
Category winnerNike MauveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate
1,427 votes
29%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerNike MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVelvet Haze
SillageVelvet Haze
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNike MauveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
coconut77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
cacao92%
amber84%
tuberose77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoconutHibiscusBergamot
Heart
PatchouliTuberoseOsmanthus
Base
MuskCacao PodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cashmeran
Top
CoconutCitrusesPeony
Heart
TuberoseJasmineWhite Flowers
Base
Cacao PodAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Tuberose and Cacao Pod. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter90
Day72
Night100
Category winnerNike MauveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,705
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews122
Overall rank#14,450
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerVelvet HazeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVelvet Haze is an intriguing woody oriental scent that plays with texture. It opens with a flash of coconut and bergamot before settling into a deep heart of patchouli and cacao. This fragrance sits close to the skin, offering a comforting, hazy finish that suits cooler days or intimate evening settings for those who …
Reviews →Nike Mauve is a floral fruity scent that centers on a creamy coconut and tuberose pairing. Launched in 2017, this accessible fragrance balances bright citrus and peony top notes with a base of cacao pod and tonka bean. It offers an easy, sweet profile for casual evening wear when you want a reliable, budget-friendly a…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Velvet Haze or Nike Mauve?
Nike Mauve takes 4 of 7 categories. Velvet Haze is rated 3.61/5 from 1,730 votes; Nike Mauve is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Velvet Haze for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nike Mauve for a white floral and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Velvet Haze or Nike Mauve?
Velvet Haze lasts longest (Velvet Haze 70/100, Nike Mauve 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Velvet Haze or Nike Mauve?
Projection is very close: Velvet Haze 62/100, Nike Mauve 61/100 for sillage.
Do Velvet Haze and Nike Mauve smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coconut, Tuberose and Cacao Pod.
Is Velvet Haze or Nike Mauve better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nike Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Haze is the stronger pick. Nike Mauve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Velvet Haze and Nike Mauve?
Velvet Haze has top notes of Coconut, Hibiscus and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Tuberose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Cacao Pod, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cashmeran. Nike Mauve has top notes of Coconut, Citruses and Peony, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Cacao Pod, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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