Fragrance comparison

Aurate vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Aurate

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.2512 votes

Rank #19,257 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #34,531 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Aurate
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aurate1/2

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: Aurate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurateMaison des Animaux Fragrances

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%

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 hate

33%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

balsamic65%

musky56%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumVanillaJasmine

Heart

SandalwoodLeather

Base

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Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Sandalwood and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#34,531

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAurateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurate by Maison des Animaux Fragrances pairs Crete labdanum with Mysore sandalwood to create a dry, resinous warmth. This unisex scent wears best during cool autumn evenings when you want a rich leather and vanilla trail. It avoids heavy syrupy sweetness, offering a smoky, whiskey-like alternative to standard winter …

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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aurate or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Aurate is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aurate for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. 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, Aurate or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Aurate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurate and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Sandalwood and Leather.

Is Aurate or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

Aurate suits evening wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurate and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Aurate has top notes of Labdanum, Vanilla and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood and Leather. 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.