2018
Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition
Daniela AndrierThe nose · 122 fragrances · also made Prada L'Homme Intense (2017)Portrait →

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Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition

The warmth of a leather-bound book on a well-polished wooden desk, where the scent of powdery notes and woody undertones create an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.

3.7818 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
powderywoodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicyiris
Prada L'Homme Velvet EditionPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting48% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak31%
Weak9%
Moderate13%
Long lasting39%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate53% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate41%
Strong31%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine57%
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Unisex14%
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Feminine29%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition, crafted by Daniela Andrier and launched in 2018, is a Woody Chypre fragrance that balances powdery elegance with earthy warmth. The composition opens with bright neroli and carrot seeds, creating a fresh spicy contrast to the rich, smoky presence of sandalwood and patchouli. Cardamom and black pepper add a subtle heat, while iris and violet lend an understated floral touch, making it feel both modern and lasting.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a subtle yet lingering effect. The powdery and earthy accords develop gradually over time, so one or two sprays are sufficient. It pairs well with cooler weather when the warm base notes become more pronounced.

Fig. 01 — Prada L'Homme Velvet Edition, Prada

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Daniela Andrier portrait
03 · The nose

Daniela Andrier

Givenchy's guiding hand

Daniela Andrier is a master perfumer at Givaudan and the creative intelligence behind many of Prada's most distinctive fragrances, including Prada Amber and Infusion d'Iris.

“I like weaving memories through perfume, the past, the present and the future.”

Daniela Andrier · Nose Paris interview (undated)
122fragrances
1963born
Germannationality

The Prada L'Homme line

5 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Prada

More from the house · founded 1913 · Italy

Prada L'Homme Velvet EditionPrada L'Homme Intense
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With Prada Prada L'Homme Intense

Adds amber, leather and vanilla; shares iris and amber and 2 more notes.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.78/ 5 · 18 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 28%.

Love50%
Like17%
OK6%
Dislike17%
Hate11%
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