Absolu vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
AbsoluChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolu1/2
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
- Absolu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluRochasPierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
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 hate36%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,288 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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
white floral83%
citrus74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
woody100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
amber77%
powdery69%
animalic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose
Base
BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring28
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,237
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews136
Overall rank#39,608
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolu 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…
Reviews →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 …
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, Absolu or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Absolu or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolu and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Benzoin.
Is Absolu or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolu and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?
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 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.
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