Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Powdery
80%
Iris
77%
Woody
72%
Vanilla
72%
Fresh Spicy
64%
Warm Spicy
56%
Musky
54%
Earthy
49%
Soft Spicy
46%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Powdery, and Iris) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Powdery, Iris, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Powdery, Iris, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
VeloursbyYves Saint Laurentis a Amber fragrance for women and men.Velourswas launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Black Tea, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper; middle notes are Orris Root, Olibanum and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Amberwood and Musk.The collection of luxury perfumes from Yves Saint Laurent inspired by the iconic pieces of fashion of the house, Le Vestiaire des Parfums, was presented in the fall of 2015, with five editions. The new sub-collection Le Vestiaire des Parfums Collection de Nuit comes out in September 2016 with three new fragrances: Cuir, Velours and Vinyle. These three new unisex perfumes are said to be audacious, elegant and sensual aromas of rock 'n' roll signature. The selected materials of leather, vinyl and velvet evoke the night and the fashion of Parisian night life.Velours is signed by Carlos Benaim. This scent of elegance and "intense caress" is announced as a deep and dark woody ambery frame, softened by the sweetness and lushness of vanilla. Black tea, black pepper and pink pepper in the top lead to the heart of jasmine, orris root and olibanum. The base ends with vanilla, amber wood and musk.Each fragrance will be available as a 125 ml Eau de Parfum at the price of €270.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Velours office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.