Fragrance comparison

Chariot vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,439 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Pierre de Velay Amour

Roja Dove

4.2025 votes

Rank #20,080 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Amour
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chariot6/7

Pierre de Velay Amour1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chariot
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay Amour
Longevity: Chariot
Sillage & projection: Chariot
Value for money: Chariot
Versatility: Chariot
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chariot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value22

Category winnerChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

Top

Kaffir LimeBergamot

Heart

VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer45

Fall82

Winter55

Day100

Night78

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#20,080

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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, Chariot or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Chariot takes 6 of 7 categories. Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Amour for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chariot or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chariot or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Projection is very close: Chariot 65/100, Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100 for sillage.

Do Chariot and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Chariot or Pierre de Velay Amour better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chariot and Pierre de Velay Amour?

Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron. 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.