1927 vs Pierre de Velay No. 23
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 6 of 7 categories.
1927Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 23Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
19270/7
Pierre de Velay No. 236/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1927FlorisPierre de Velay No. 23Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
4.11/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
21%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
72 votes
53%Love
24%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23
SillagePierre de Velay No. 23
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
powdery91%
aldehydic83%
citrus74%
floral65%
fresh56%
amber100%
woody92%
animalic84%
musky77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
MimosaNarcissusViolet
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletRose de MaiOrange Blossom
Base
AmbergrisCivetLabdanumLeatherMuskCedarOakmossTobacco
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 seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall58
Winter25
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer31
Fall100
Winter77
Day83
Night100
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,598
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#16,504
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1927 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 …
Reviews →Pierre de Velay No. 23 opens with bright aldehydes and soft citrus, then quickly settles into a powdery floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom. The real twist is underneath, where amber, leather, tobacco and animalic notes give it a darker, more intimate edge. It suits someone who enjoys…
Reviews →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 No. 23?
Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1927 is rated 3.93/5 from 72 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes. Choose 1927 for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1927 or Pierre de Velay No. 23?
Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, 1927 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1927 or Pierre de Velay No. 23?
Projection is very close: Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, 1927 60/100 for sillage.
Do 1927 and Pierre de Velay No. 23 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet.
Is 1927 or Pierre de Velay No. 23 better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1927 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 23 is the stronger pick. 1927 suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1927 and Pierre de Velay 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 No. 23 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Ambergris, Civet, Labdanum and Leather.
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