Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit 32 vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,890 ratings analysed

Fahrenheit 32

Dior · 2007

3.972,881 votes

Rank #662 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #34,641 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Fahrenheit 32
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Fahrenheit 321/2

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: Fahrenheit 32

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fahrenheit 32Dior

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 2,881 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

43%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,467 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

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ 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 value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Vetiver

Base

Vanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex34

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#662

PerfumerFrançois Demachy, Louise Turner

Launched2007

Reviews299

Overall rank#34,641

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFahrenheit 32Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit 32 is a unique oriental woody fragrance that completely reinterprets the classic Fahrenheit line. Instead of dark leather, violet leaf, and petrol notes, this composition opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of orange blossom that smells like fresh citrus bar soap. Within minutes, a smooth vanilla note …

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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, Fahrenheit 32 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Fahrenheit 32 is rated 3.97/5 from 2,881 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fahrenheit 32 for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Fahrenheit 32 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Fahrenheit 32 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit 32 and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

Is Fahrenheit 32 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fahrenheit 32 and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Fahrenheit 32 has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of 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.