#3 cedar/fig vs Pierre de Velay No. 9
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 9 takes 6 of 7 categories.
#3 cedar/figChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 9Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#3 cedar/fig1/7
Pierre de Velay No. 96/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 9
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 9
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 9
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 9
- Value for money
- #3 cedar/fig
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 9
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pierre de Velay No. 9
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#3 cedar/figDilís ParfumPierre de Velay No. 9Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 69%Had 6%Want 25%
4.30/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 9Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
58%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
53 votes
57%Love
23%Like
17%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPierre de Velay No. 9
SillagePierre de Velay No. 9
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#3 cedar/figBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody83%
fruity65%
sweet48%
warm spicy30%
amber100%
woody92%
citrus84%
musky77%
vanilla69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
FigBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarCashmere Wood
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberBenzoin
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
Rose de MaiJasmine
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisCashmere WoodMuskCedarLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for #3 cedar/fig, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer21
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer33
Fall94
Winter83
Day100
Night75
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 9Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,034
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,702
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 9Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot#3 cedar/fig by Dilís Parfum combines lush fruit with clean woods and rich resinous warmth. The composition opens with a sweet, milky fig note brightened by a splash of sparkling bergamot. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals crisp cedar wood balanced by the soft, plush texture of cashmere wood. In the …
Reviews →Pierre de Velay No. 9 pairs a bright lemon and bergamot opening with a smooth amber base that turns creamy, musky and lightly woody as it settles. Reviews often describe a salty, airy twist running through the heart and drydown. It reads firmly unisex, with a slight masculine lean to some wearers. If you enjoy the cit…
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, #3 cedar/fig or Pierre de Velay No. 9?
Pierre de Velay No. 9 takes 6 of 7 categories. #3 cedar/fig is rated 3.89/5 from 53 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 9 is rated 4.30/5 from 53 votes. Choose #3 cedar/fig for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 9 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #3 cedar/fig or Pierre de Velay No. 9?
Pierre de Velay No. 9 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 9 76/100, #3 cedar/fig 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #3 cedar/fig or Pierre de Velay No. 9?
Pierre de Velay No. 9 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 9 65/100, #3 cedar/fig 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #3 cedar/fig and Pierre de Velay No. 9 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Benzoin.
Is #3 cedar/fig or Pierre de Velay No. 9 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 9 is the stronger pick. #3 cedar/fig suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #3 cedar/fig and Pierre de Velay No. 9?
#3 cedar/fig has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber and Benzoin. Pierre de Velay No. 9 has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood.
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