Fragrance comparison

Class vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Class

Swiss Arabian

3.8816 votes

Rank #21,339 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #35,899 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Class takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Class2/2

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 230/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Class
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Class

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassSwiss Arabian

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

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

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageClass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

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Base

BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#35,899

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerClassHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Class by Swiss Arabian is a floral amber fragrance defined by its bright orange blossom opening and a warm, vanilla-laden base. Ideal for daytime wear in temperate weather, it offers a clean, slightly sweet profile that appeals to those who enjoy soft, comforting scents. The combination of tonka bean and benzoin adds …

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, Class or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Class takes 2 of 2 categories. Class is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Class for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Class projects furthest (Class 81/100, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Benzoin.

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

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

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

Class has top notes of Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.