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Benjoin en Fleur vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 122 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay Amour takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Benjoin en Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and floral 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 versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Benjoin en Fleur3/7
Pierre de Velay Amour4/7
Ratings & consensus
Pierre de Velay Amour
Community sentiment
Pierre de Velay Amour
Longevity
Benjoin en Fleur
Sillage & projection
Benjoin en Fleur
Value for money
Benjoin en Fleur
Versatility
Pierre de Velay Amour
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
Benjoin en FleurClaudio Zucca Parfums
Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
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
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

97 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBenjoin en Fleur

SillageBenjoin en Fleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value22
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
powdery100%
woody92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
violet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryRed FruitsBlueberryAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniJasmineChampacaHeliotropeOrange BlossomVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinAmberMusk
Top
Kaffir LimeBergamot
Heart
VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Benjoin en Fleur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall52
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer45
Fall82
Winter55
Day100
Night78
Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,519

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,604

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin en Fleur by Claudio Zucca Parfums opens with a vibrant burst of cherry, blueberry, and tart red fruits balanced by crisp bergamot. As the initial sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and jasmine takes over the heart, giving the fragrance a rich, tropical floral body. The base anchors e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Benjoin en Fleur or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour takes 4 of 7 categories. Benjoin en Fleur is rated 4.05/5 from 97 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Benjoin en Fleur for a fruity and floral 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 versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin en Fleur or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Benjoin en Fleur lasts longest (Benjoin en Fleur 77/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin en Fleur or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Benjoin en Fleur projects furthest (Benjoin en Fleur 66/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin en Fleur and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Benjoin en Fleur or Pierre de Velay Amour better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Benjoin en Fleur and Pierre de Velay Amour?

Benjoin en Fleur has top notes of Cherry, Red Fruits, Blueberry and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Jasmine and Champaca, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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.

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