Absolu vs Pierre de Velay No. 23
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.
AbsoluChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Pierre de Velay No. 23Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolu4/7
Pierre de Velay No. 233/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolu
- Community sentiment
- Absolu
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- Value for money
- Absolu
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 23
- 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 No. 23Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
Category winnerAbsoluRating 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
53%Love
24%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerAbsoluMost 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 winnerAbsoluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
white floral83%
citrus74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
amber100%
woody92%
animalic84%
musky77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and powdery
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
AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletRose de MaiOrange Blossom
Base
AmbergrisCivetLabdanumLeatherMuskCedarOakmossTobacco
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Cedar. 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
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#1,237
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews136
Overall rank#16,532
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews8
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 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, Absolu or Pierre de Velay No. 23?
Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolu or Pierre de Velay No. 23?
Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolu or Pierre de Velay No. 23?
Projection is very close: Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Absolu 59/100 for sillage.
Do Absolu and Pierre de Velay No. 23 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Cedar.
Is Absolu or Pierre de Velay No. 23 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 23 is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolu and Pierre de Velay 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 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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