What's the difference between Vela and Metallique?+
Vela is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tuttotondo (2018) dominated by Marine accords. Metallique is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2019) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Musky, Powdery, Woody.
Which is better, Vela or Metallique?+
By community rating, Vela scores 3.50/5 vs Metallique at 3.76/5. Metallique's standout strength: Unique metallic opening with cool, crisp top notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Vela and Metallique smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Metallique: Metallique is a polarizing fragrance that impresses initially with its aldehydic metallic opening but disappoints with weak longevity and a simple vanilla drydown.
Which lasts longer, Vela or Metallique?+
Metallique: Poor longevity - fades to skin scent within 1-2 hours Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Vela vs Metallique?+
Vela scores highest for summer wear; Metallique scores highest for fall wear. Vela leans daytime, Metallique leans daytime.
