Crushed Velvet Parfum

Crushed Velvet begins with the distinctive spice of the saffron flower. It smells dry, slightly metallic, and at times reminiscent of light leather. Cypress adds a green, resinous bitterness, while amyris softens the sharper aspects of the opening with its gentle woody note.

Vanilla orchid takes over at the heart. Unlike a lush dessert-like vanilla, it is at once floral, powdery, and creamy. Its sweetness is clearly perceptible, but remains intertwined with saffron, cypress, and incense. The result is not a classic gourmand perfume, but a warm composition in which flowers, spices, and woods closely interweave.

Fragrance notes

• Top notes: Saffron flower, amyris, cypress
• Heart notes: Incense, vanilla orchid, smoky poppy accord
• Base notes: Olibanum, skin musk, sandalwood

Incense and the smoky poppy accord remain more in the background. They give the fragrance depth and a darker coloring without making Crushed Velvet a distinctly smoky perfume. The sweet vanilla orchid, dry saffron spice, and smooth woods take center stage.

Sandalwood and skin musk make the base smooth and creamy. Olibanum adds a balsamic resin note that keeps the fragrance warm for a long time. The saffron flower remains as a subtly bitter contrast right through to the end, preventing the soft base from becoming too agreeable or too sweet.

The name aptly describes this interplay: Crushed Velvet recalls velvet, whose surface appears lighter or darker depending on the direction of the pile. At one moment, vanilla orchid and musk seem soft and almost powdery; then saffron, cypress, and resins come to the fore again.

A fragrance for people who like sweet, creamy perfumes but are looking for more spice and wood than in a classic vanilla composition. Those expecting a dry, dominant incense or smoky fragrance, on the other hand, will probably experience Crushed Velvet as softer and more floral.

For an in-depth skin test, Crushed Velvet is also available as a 1.2-ml-perfume sample available. You can find more fragrances in our A.N OTHER collection.

A.N OTHER gives its perfumers an unusual amount of creative freedom. Instead of a tightly defined fragrance brief or an elaborate campaign world, the composition, the raw materials used, and the person behind the fragrance take center stage. The minimalist design deliberately directs attention to the contents of the bottle. The perfumes are designed to be gender-neutral and made without animal-derived ingredients, parabens, phthalates, or added colorants.

Application

• Spray the Eau de Parfum from approximately 15–20 cm away on warm areas of skin such as the neck, wrists, inner elbows, or behind the ears.
• Do not rub your wrists together after applying, so that the individual fragrance phases can develop as true to the original as possible.
• Start with two to three sprays. The vanilla orchid and sandalwood become creamier over time, while saffron and cypress retain a drier spiciness.
• Perfume often lasts longer on well-moisturized skin. For this, it is best to use an unscented body care product.
• On clothing, the particularly sweet woody, musky, and resinous notes may remain noticeable for longer. Test delicate or light-colored fabrics on an inconspicuous area first.
• Keep protected from heat and direct sunlight.

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water (Aqua), Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene.

Flammable. For external use only. Do not spray toward the eyes or face. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or other skin reactions occur.

Fragrance family

We classify this perfume within the following fragrance families:

• Sweet, Creamy, Woody, Floral, Balsamic

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FAQ

What does A.N OTHER Crushed Velvet smell like?
Crushed Velvet combines sweet vanilla orchid with spicy saffron blossom, green cypress, and creamy sandalwood. Skin musk and olibanum soften the base with a balsamic quality. Frankincense and a smoky poppy accord add depth in the background.

Is Crushed Velvet a sweet fragrance?
Yes. Vanilla orchid, amyris, and sandalwood give the fragrance a distinctly sweet and creamy side. However, saffron, cypress, and frankincense add dry and spicy counterpoints.

Is Crushed Velvet a floral fragrance?
The vanilla orchid shapes the heart with a floral, slightly powdery creaminess. However, Crushed Velvet is not a classic floral fragrance, as saffron, cypress, resins, and woods are at least equally important.

Is Crushed Velvet a gourmand fragrance?
The fragrance has a sweet, almost gourmand side, but it does not clearly smell of pastries, caramel, or any particular food. The vanilla orchid remains floral, while saffron, cypress, and olibanum provide spice and resinous tones.

How does the saffron note come across?
The saffron flower comes across as dry, spicy, and slightly metallic. On some skin types, it may also suggest light, supple leather.

Is Crushed Velvet strongly smoky?
No. Frankincense and the smoky poppy accord give the fragrance a darker depth, but they are not the focus. The overall impression is more sweet, creamy, woody, and spicy than smoky.

Is the frankincense clearly noticeable?
The frankincense connects the floral sweetness with the woods and resins. It comes across as more balsamic and delicately dry than dry, ecclesiastical, or intensely smoky.

What is the difference between frankincense and olibanum?
Olibanum is the dried resin of the frankincense tree. In a fragrance pyramid, frankincense in the heart describes the aromatic fragrance accord more strongly, while olibanum in the base emphasizes the warm, balsamic side of the resin.

Is Crushed Velvet a women's or men's fragrance?
Crushed Velvet is designed to be gender-neutral. The combination of floral vanilla, saffron, musk, resins, and woods is not based on a traditional feminine or masculine fragrance structure.

What season is Crushed Velvet suitable for?
Its sweet, creamy, and woody notes are especially prominent in autumn and winter. However, saffron and cypress give it enough spice and dryness for cooler spring evenings.

Can I test Crushed Velvet before buying?
Yes. In addition to the regular bottles and the travel size, a 1.2 ml sample is available. A skin test is the best way to determine whether vanilla orchid and sandalwood or the spicier saffron and resin notes come through more strongly on you.