Fragrance comparison

Esprit vs Le Puy En Velay 4

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Esprit

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.502 votes

Rank #53,176 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Le Puy En Velay 4

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #59,858 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Esprit
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Le Puy En Velay 4
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Esprit2/4

Le Puy En Velay 42/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Puy En Velay 4
Sillage & projection: Le Puy En Velay 4
Value for money: Esprit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspritSantiago Luxury Parfum

Le Puy En Velay 4The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLe Puy En Velay 4

SillageLe Puy En Velay 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEspritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBlood OrangeHeliotropeCardamom

Heart

CognacJasmineDavanaRum

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodTonka BeanCashmeranLabdanumVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Notes

Rose de MaiSandalwoodBergamotLabdanumCardamomBay LeafVanillaBenzoinRoseMuskSageRum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rum, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Le Puy En Velay 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEspritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit by Santiago Luxury Parfum opens with a burst of ripe sliced peach, juicy blood orange, and crushed green cardamom pods. A soft hint of powdery heliotrope keeps the fruit smooth and grounded rather than sharp. In the heart, rich dark rum, golden cognac, and herbal davana mix with gentle jasmine petals to create …

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Le Puy En Velay 4 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum centered on rich boozy spices, lush florals, and deep amber woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot accompanied by aromatic bay leaf, herbal sage, and a distinct splash of warm rum. The core unfolds into a balanced floral harmony of classic rose…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Esprit or Le Puy En Velay 4?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Esprit is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Le Puy En Velay 4 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Esprit for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Le Puy En Velay 4 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 lasts longest (Le Puy En Velay 4 80/100, Esprit 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 projects furthest (Le Puy En Velay 4 75/100, Esprit 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit and Le Puy En Velay 4 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rum, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

Is Esprit or Le Puy En Velay 4 better for summer or winter?

Esprit suits day or night wear; Le Puy En Velay 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit and Le Puy En Velay 4?

Esprit has top notes of Peach, Blood Orange, Heliotrope and Cardamom, heart notes of Cognac, Jasmine, Davana and Rum, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cashmeran. Le Puy En Velay 4 features Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom.