Want vs Velvet Scent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
WantChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Velvet ScentChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Want4/8
Velvet Scent4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Velvet Scent
- Community sentiment
- Velvet Scent
- Longevity
- Want
- Sillage & projection
- Want
- Value for money
- Velvet Scent
- Versatility
- Velvet Scent
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Want
- Fragranxe ranking
- Want
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WantDSQUARED²Velvet ScentMary KayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 1,181 votes
Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%
4.29/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 55%Had 16%Want 29%
Category winnerVelvet ScentRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
1,181 votes
54%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerVelvet ScentMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWant
SillageWant
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVelvet ScentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
rose77%
citrus69%
floral61%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
musky77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeDamask RoseNeroli
Base5 to 7 hours
Madagascar VanillaVanilla AbsoluteWoodsy Notes
Top15-30 mins
PearBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
CinnamonDamask RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPlum
Base4-6 hrs
Madagascar VanillaMuskCashmere MuskHeliotropeCedarCaramelAmber
Category winnerWantLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer19
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night59
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day83
Night100
Category winnerVelvet ScentMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,659
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews96
Overall rank#18,186
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerWantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWant by DSQUARED² is an oriental floral eau de parfum centered on sweet vanilla, soft powder, and warm spice. It opens with an energetic spark of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of heliotrope, Damask rose, and neroli. As the florals settle, Madagascar vanilla and r…
Reviews →Mary Kay Velvet Scent is a plush, comforting fragrance built around sweet fruit and pillowy warmth. The initial spray delivers a brief flash of crisp bergamot and juicy pear, but the citrus fades within minutes. From there, a heart of ripe plum and dusting cinnamon takes over, smelling almost like poached fruit served…
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, Want or Velvet Scent?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Want is rated 3.85/5 from 1,181 votes; Velvet Scent is rated 4.29/5 from 41 votes. Choose Want for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Scent for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Want or Velvet Scent?
Want lasts longest (Want 69/100, Velvet Scent 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Want or Velvet Scent?
Want projects furthest (Want 62/100, Velvet Scent 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Want and Velvet Scent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Want or Velvet Scent better for summer or winter?
For summer, Velvet Scent is the stronger pick. For winter, Want is the stronger pick. Want suits daytime wear; Velvet Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Want and Velvet Scent?
Want has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute and Woodsy Notes. Velvet Scent has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Damask Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Cashmere Musk and Heliotrope.
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