Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Amour

Roja Dove

4.2025 votes

Rank #21,604 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalaya takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Amour
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalaya4/7

Pierre de Velay Amour3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAmalayaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

Kaffir LimeBergamot

Heart

VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer45

Fall82

Winter55

Day100

Night78

Category winnerAmalayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,604

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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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, Amalaya or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Amalaya takes 4 of 7 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Amour for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

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

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

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

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. 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.