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Tom Ford Velvet Orchid vs Kenzo Kashaya
Velvet Orchid for the community favourite, Kashaya for the value.
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Notes
Top
RumHoneyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Black OrchidOrchidJasmineHeliotropeHyacinthRose OilNarcissusMagnoliaOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaMyrrhSuedeSandalwoodPeru BalsamLabdanum
Accords
Floral
100%
Sweet
87%
Powdery
79%
Amber
79%
Woody
70%
Vanilla
69%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Velvet Orchid was launched in 2014. Velvet Orchid was created by Yann Vasnier, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Antoine Maisondieu. Top notes are Rum, Honey, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Orchid, Orchid, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Hyacinth, Rose Oil, Narcissus, Magnolia and Orange Blossom; base notes are Vanilla, Myrrh, Suede, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam and Labdanum. The new feminine perfume creation from designer Tom Ford is called Velvet Orchid as an association of the most popular vamp fragrance of this house Black Orchid that was launched in 2006. The new version Velvet Orchid comes out in 2014 and carries on the legacy of bold and glamorous floral signature that promises a unique character, atmosphere and experience of the scent.The fragrance opens itself with bergamot, mandarin, Succan absolute (purified rum extract) and honey. At the core of this creation (made of "corporeal floral notes.") is Tom Ford's distinctive, “timeless” signature - an imaginary accord of black orchid blended with notes of velvet orchid, which gives the perfume its name, with intense Turkish rose oil and jasmine and a new accord of purple orchid that grows in the wilds of southern Brazilian coast. There are also additional floral notes of orange blossom, rose absolute, narcissus, hyacinth and heliotrope. The base is warm due to the rich flavors of Peru balsam, myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, suede and vanilla.This new luxurious perfume is available in dim purple bottles of classic Tom Ford designs in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum concentration.
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Notes
Top
PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRoseJasmine
Base
BenzoinVanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskCedar
Accords
Fruity
100%
Sweet
99%
Powdery
87%
White floral
84%
Amber
82%
Floral
81%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Kashaya by Kenzo is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Kashaya was launched in 1993. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Peach, Apricot, Pineapple, Hiacynth, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid, Narcissus, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Lily, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. The name Kashaya means “eternal love” is Sanskrit. This is a fragrance for a woman who believes in absolute love; love which lasts, does not burn or scorch like fire, but stays gentle, warm, peaceful and comforting.This perfume’s unique composition is oriental and sweet, but not too sweet, imposing or heavy. It is gentle, light, very comfortable and original.Sweet and fresh opening notes (apricot, tangerine, bergamot, peach) intertwine with floral notes (jasmine, tuberose, orchid, hyacinth, rose, lily, carnation) on a beautiful, oriental base of sandalwood, amber, vanilla, musk, benzoin and cedar).The perfume was created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993.
Notes in Common
28% sharedShared (9)
Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrchidJasmineHyacinthNarcissusOrange BlossomVanillaSandalwood
Only in Velvet Orchid
RumHoneyBlack OrchidHeliotropeRose OilMagnoliaMyrrhSuedePeru BalsamLabdanum
Only in Kashaya
PeachApricotPineappleAniseYlang-YlangTuberoseCarnationLilyRoseBenzoinAmberMusk+1 more
Rating
4.02vs3.88
Ratings
9,113vs799
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2014vs1993
Which should I buy?
Velvet Orchid for the community favourite, Kashaya for the value.
- Velvet Orchid is rated higher by the community: 4.02 from 9,113 ratings, against 3.88 from 799.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Velvet Orchid and "moderate" for Kashaya.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Kenzo is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Velvet Orchid if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Kashaya if value for money matters most.