Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,533 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,237 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Amour

Roja Dove

4.2025 votes

Rank #22,897 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Absolu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Pierre de Velay Amour
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolu4/7

Pierre de Velay Amour2/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolu
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Absolu
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Amour
Value for money: Absolu
Versatility: Pierre de Velay Amour
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluRochas

Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerAbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,288 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu

SillagePierre de Velay Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose

Base

BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Top

Kaffir LimeBergamot

Heart

VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Benzoin and Tolu Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer45

Fall82

Winter55

Day100

Night78

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,237

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#22,897

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu by Rochas is a resinous, warm oriental fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and crisp fig leaf before settling into a deep heart of orange blossom, rose, and black pepper. The base anchors the scent with benzoin, tolu balsam, and cedar, creating a rich profile best suited for cold autumn a…

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A plush, powdery chypre built around violet, ylang-ylang, moss and a dry, unsweetened vanilla. Pierre de Velay Amour opens with a faint citrus sparkle, then quickly turns creamy, floral and softly vintage in mood. On skin, it usually feels elegant rather than loud, with woody amber depth and a refined powder cloud. Th…

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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, Absolu or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pierre de Velay Amour for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Pierre de Velay Amour?

They last about the same: Absolu 70/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Benzoin and Tolu Balsam.

Is Absolu or Pierre de Velay Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pierre de Velay Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay Amour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Pierre de Velay Amour?

Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Pepper and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Pierre de Velay Amour has top notes of Kaffir Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Moss, Benzoin, Papyrus and Vanilla.