Black Velvet by Yardley
Women 1987
Description
Black Velvet by Yardley is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1987, this composition evokes the sophistication of black velvet through an olfactory structure that combines floral freshness with the characteristic woody warmth of the chypre family.
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When to wear it (votes)
- Winter 31%
- Spring 38%
- Summer 0%
- Autumn 31%
- Day 57%
- Night 43%
Key notes
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Notes
oakmoss
Community
12 votes
- Positive 92%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 8.3%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
33 votes
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Leading answer Like it
12 votes
Season
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13 votes
Time of day
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7 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Black Velvet
Black Velvet by Yardley is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1987, this composition evokes the sophistication of black velvet through an olfactory structure that combines floral freshness with the characteristic woody warmth of the chypre family.
Woods and mosses Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
7 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
8 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
4 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
4 votes
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