Fragrance comparison

Aurate vs Pierre de Velay No. 23

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Aurate

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.2512 votes

Rank #19,257 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #14,617 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aurate
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aurate2/5

Pierre de Velay No. 233/5

Ratings & consensus: Aurate
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Value for money: Aurate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurateMaison des Animaux Fragrances

Pierre de Velay No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerAurateRating 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

53%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillagePierre de Velay No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAurateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

balsamic65%

musky56%

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%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

AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletRose de MaiOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisCivetLabdanumLeatherMuskCedarOakmossTobacco

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Jasmine 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

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#14,617

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Higher 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 …

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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…

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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 No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 3 of 5 categories. Aurate is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes. Choose Aurate for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurate or Pierre de Velay No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Aurate 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurate or Pierre de Velay No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Aurate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Jasmine and Leather.

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

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

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

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