Velvet Petals and Pivoine are very similar; both have Floral Notes. Velvet Petals leans more sweet, while Pivoine leans fresh. Pivoine lasts longer and projects more; Velvet Petals is more of an evening scent.
Longer lastingPivoine
Stronger projectionPivoine
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentVelvet Petals
Accords
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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →