Byredo vs Pierre de Velay No. 11
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 11 takes 6 of 7 categories.
ByredoChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pierre de Velay No. 11Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byredo1/7
Pierre de Velay No. 116/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 11
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 11
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 11
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 11
- Value for money
- Pierre de Velay No. 11
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 11
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byredo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ByredoByredoPierre de Velay No. 11Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 766 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 11Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
766 votes
48%Love
31%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 11Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPierre de Velay No. 11
SillagePierre de Velay No. 11
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPierre de Velay No. 11Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
violet84%
aromatic77%
iris69%
earthy61%
woody100%
powdery92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GinPink Pepper
Heart
VioletOrris Root
Base
Balsam FirOakmoss
Top
CitrusesLemon
Heart
VioletRose de MaiJasmine
Base
CedarRhubarbPatchouliWoody NotesOrris RootOakmossMuskSpicy Notes
InformationalShared notesViolet, Orris Root and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter22
Day100
Night57
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 11Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,539
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews73
Overall rank#34,229
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerByredoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByredo by Byredo acts as a minimalist, unisex scent built on a foundation of aromatic gin, violet, and balsam fir. Launched in 2016 by Jérôme Epinette, it emphasizes a crisp, clean aesthetic that feels deliberate and quiet. This fragrance works well in professional settings where you need a subtle, modern presence tha…
Reviews →Pierre de Velay No. 11 is a dry, powdery rose chypre with a bright lemon opening, green tart accents, and a polished woody base. It wears with a quiet luxury feel rather than loud sweetness. Rose, violet, pepper, patchouli, oakmoss, and soft iris tones give it an old-school structure with a cleaner modern finish. It s…
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, Byredo or Pierre de Velay No. 11?
Pierre de Velay No. 11 takes 6 of 7 categories. Byredo is rated 3.95/5 from 766 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 11 is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Byredo for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 11 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Byredo or Pierre de Velay No. 11?
Pierre de Velay No. 11 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 11 73/100, Byredo 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byredo or Pierre de Velay No. 11?
Pierre de Velay No. 11 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 11 61/100, Byredo 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byredo and Pierre de Velay No. 11 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris Root and Oakmoss.
Is Byredo or Pierre de Velay No. 11 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 11 is the stronger pick. For winter, Byredo is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byredo and Pierre de Velay No. 11?
Byredo has top notes of Gin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Orris Root, a base of Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. Pierre de Velay No. 11 has top notes of Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Rhubarb, Patchouli and Woody Notes.
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