Fragrance comparison

Coco Eau de Toilette vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,623 ratings analysed

Coco Eau de Toilette

Chanel

4.342,614 votes

Rank #24,037 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #36,688 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Coco Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Coco Eau de Toilette1/2

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coco Eau de ToiletteChanel

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,614 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

56%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,614 votes

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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseCorianderPeachMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesRoseMimosaOrange BlossomClover

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberOpoponaxCivetVanillaTonka BeanLabdanum

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesRose, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cloves. Durations are only published for Coco Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women77

Date 37%Party 26%Work 21%Casual 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,037

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,688

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCoco Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Coco Eau de Toilette delivers a brighter, crisper expression of Jacques Polge's classic 1984 spice composition. The initial spray crackles with fizzy mandarin orange, juicy peach, and pungent coriander seeds before softening into a velvety heart of Bulgarian rose and sharp cloves. Unlike heavier winter perfumes…

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, Coco Eau de Toilette or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Coco Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 2,614 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Coco Eau de Toilette for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, Coco Eau de Toilette or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Coco Eau de Toilette 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coco Eau de Toilette and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cloves.

Is Coco Eau de Toilette or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

Coco Eau de Toilette suits evening wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coco Eau de Toilette and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Coco Eau de Toilette has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Coriander, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Rose, Mimosa and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Opoponax and Civet. 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.