Fragrance comparison

Velvet Mokka vs Creme De Pistache

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

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42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Creme De Pistache

Sphinx Fragrances

3.55197 votes

Rank #9,152 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creme De Pistache takes 3 of 5 categories.

Velvet Mokka
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Creme De Pistache
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Velvet Mokka2/5

Creme De Pistache3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creme De Pistache
Sillage & projection: Creme De Pistache
Value for money: Velvet Mokka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Velvet Mokka
Fragranxe ranking: Creme De Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Creme De PistacheSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.55/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

36%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityCreme De Pistache

SillageCreme De Pistache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVelvet MokkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

lactonic77%

nutty69%

almond61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

PistachioMadagascar VanillaAlmondWhipped CreamIce creamMilk

Heart2-4 hrs

FruitsRiceCherrySicilian Lemon

Base6-9 hrs

CinnamonWhite MuskAmberRum

Category winnerVelvet MokkaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerCreme De PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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Creme De Pistache by Sphinx Fragrances is a heavy, unapologetic gourmand that smells like walking into an artisan bakery with a scoop of pistachio ice cream melting over a warm pastry. The opening hits immediately with crushed roasted almond, dense whipped cream, and sweet pistachio paste. It is rich, thick, and disti…

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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 Mokka or Creme De Pistache?

Creme De Pistache takes 3 of 5 categories. Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Creme De Pistache is rated 3.55/5 from 197 votes. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Creme De Pistache for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Mokka or Creme De Pistache?

Creme De Pistache lasts longest (Creme De Pistache 70/100, Velvet Mokka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Mokka or Creme De Pistache?

Creme De Pistache projects furthest (Creme De Pistache 62/100, Velvet Mokka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Mokka and Creme De Pistache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and lactonic accords. Common notes include Fruits, Almond and Pistachio.

Is Velvet Mokka or Creme De Pistache better for summer or winter?

Velvet Mokka suits evening wear; Creme De Pistache suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Mokka and Creme De Pistache?

Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Creme De Pistache has top notes of Pistachio, Madagascar Vanilla, Almond and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Fruits, Rice, Cherry and Sicilian Lemon, a base of Cinnamon, White Musk, Amber and Rum.