Fragrance comparison

1927 vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

1927

Floris

3.9372 votes

Rank #16,512 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #39,267 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

1927
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

19271/2

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1927

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1927Floris

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

72 votes

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery91%

aldehydic83%

citrus74%

floral65%

fresh56%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MimosaNarcissusViolet

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall58

Winter25

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex48

Women35

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#39,267

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1927Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1927 by Floris opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart brings a dense yellow floral bouquet of mimosa, green narcissus, and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy patchouli, clean musk, and warm vanilla ground the powdery brightness. It suits cool spring mornings and refined …

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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 reads as an old-school floral chypre with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into a warmer, more sensual mix of white florals, oakmoss, woods, leather, and soft sweetness. It feels polished, vintage-leaning, and quite dressed up, especially if you enjoy rich florals with a …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1927 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 1927 is rated 3.93/5 from 72 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1927 for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, 1927 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, 1927 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1927 and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is 1927 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

1927 suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1927 and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

1927 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cedar and Vetiver.