Aoud Blue Notes vs Pierre de Velay No. 47
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 47 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aoud Blue NotesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 47Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Aoud Blue Notes3/7
Pierre de Velay No. 474/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 47
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 47
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 47
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 47
- Value for money
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Versatility
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Blue Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesManceraPierre de Velay No. 47Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
4.22/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 47Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
1,057 votes
58%Love
19%Like
15%Ok
1%Dislike
6%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 47Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPierre de Velay No. 47
SillagePierre de Velay No. 47
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAoud Blue NotesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
woody100%
musky92%
powdery84%
leather77%
animalic69%
smoky61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
LemonBergamotClary Sage
Heart
Ylang-YlangVioletMayflowerJasmine
Base
CastoreumCivetMuskTolu BalsamBirchOakmossGuaiac WoodOrris Root
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Violet and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,911
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews118
Overall rank#10,630
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…
Reviews →Pierre de Velay No. 47 is a dense, polished Roja built around woods, musk, powder, leather, and an unmistakably animalic core. Reviews point to a challenging opening, then a smoother, more opulent drydown with violet leaf, florals, balsams, and warm woods coming into balance. It suits wearers who enjoy refined but bol…
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, Aoud Blue Notes or Pierre de Velay No. 47?
Pierre de Velay No. 47 takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 47 is rated 4.22/5 from 67 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 47 for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Aoud Blue Notes or Pierre de Velay No. 47?
Pierre de Velay No. 47 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 47 85/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or Pierre de Velay No. 47?
Pierre de Velay No. 47 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 47 74/100, Aoud Blue Notes 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aoud Blue Notes and Pierre de Velay No. 47 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Violet and Orris Root.
Is Aoud Blue Notes or Pierre de Velay No. 47 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aoud Blue Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 47 is the stronger pick. Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and Pierre de Velay No. 47?
Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. Pierre de Velay No. 47 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Mayflower and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Musk and Tolu Balsam.
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