Erolfa vs Pierre de Velay No. 56
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 7 of 7 categories.
ErolfaChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 56Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Erolfa0/7
Pierre de Velay No. 567/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
- Value for money
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pierre de Velay No. 56
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ErolfaCreedPierre de Velay No. 56Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 2,180 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.59/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
2,180 votes
72%Love
21%Like
2%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPierre de Velay No. 56
SillagePierre de Velay No. 56
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LimeBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonVioletCaraway
Heart2-4 hrs
Herbal NotesPine TreeGingerPepperJasmineCyclamenNutmeg Flower
Base6-8 hrs
AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossCedar
Top
BergamotLavender
Heart
Ylang-YlangMay RoseVioletGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherOakmossOrris RootOpoponaxPatchouliSaffronBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Erolfa, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night24
Spring67
Summer44
Fall100
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,996
PerfumerOlivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,621
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Erolfa opens with an immediate burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and juicy honeydew melon, evoking the sensation of cool ocean air on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus settle, green herbal notes and pine needles emerge to give the scent a brisk, natural coastal feel. The base settles into Creed's signature…
Reviews →Pierre de Velay No. 56 wears like a polished spicy chypre with a floral heart and a dark woody base. It opens bright with bergamot and lavender, then settles into rose, ylang-ylang, saffron, leather, oakmoss and soft oud. It feels rich and layered rather than loud for the sake of it. If you like classic structure but …
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, Erolfa or Pierre de Velay No. 56?
Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 7 of 7 categories. Erolfa is rated 4.11/5 from 2,180 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 56 is rated 4.59/5 from 58 votes. Choose Erolfa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 56 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Erolfa or Pierre de Velay No. 56?
Pierre de Velay No. 56 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 56 74/100, Erolfa 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Erolfa or Pierre de Velay No. 56?
Pierre de Velay No. 56 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 56 66/100, Erolfa 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Erolfa and Pierre de Velay No. 56 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet and Oakmoss.
Is Erolfa or Pierre de Velay No. 56 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 56 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 56 is the stronger pick. Erolfa suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 56 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Erolfa and Pierre de Velay No. 56?
Erolfa has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Pine Tree, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Pierre de Velay No. 56 has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, May Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Oakmoss and Orris Root.
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