Question 1

What's the difference between Velvet Date and Sorriso?

Accepted Answer

Velvet Date is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Rebatchi (2023) dominated by Sweet accords. Sorriso is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Profumum Roma (2013) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 2 accords: Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Velvet Date or Sorriso?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Velvet Date scores 3.52/5 vs Sorriso at 4.10/5. Sorriso's standout strength: Not discussed - opinions focus entirely on pricing and market issues. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Velvet Date and Sorriso smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sorriso: The Reddit r/fragrance community expresses strong frustration about industry-wide price gouging, with luxury houses like Kilian, Tom Ford, and Vilhelm implementing exponential increases (€160→€210 for some fragrances within 18 months).

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Velvet Date or Sorriso?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Velvet Date vs Sorriso?

Accepted Answer

Velvet Date scores highest for fall wear; Sorriso scores highest for winter wear. Velvet Date leans evening, Sorriso leans evening.

Velvet Date vs Sorriso

Comparison Summary

Unique to Velvet Date (11)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sorriso

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Attribute	Velvet Date	Sorriso
Brand	Maison Rebatchi	Profumum Roma
Year	2023	2013
Rating	3.52	4.10
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	0