Fragrance comparison

Hotis vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

Hotis

Once

3.8077 votes

Rank #14,358 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #39,608 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Hotis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Hotis1/2

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: Hotis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HotisOnce

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

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

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

59 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ 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 value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPink PepperMate

Heart

RoseTeaClovesNeroli

Base

CedarTobaccoAmberLabdanumSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesRose, Cloves, Cedar and Tobacco. 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

Summer53

Fall78

Winter28

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,358

PerfumerSoizic Beaucourt

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#39,608

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHotisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hotis by Once is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright juniper berries and pink pepper before revealing a heart of tea, mate, and rose. This versatile composition settles into a grounding base of cedar and tobacco, making it a compelling choice for crisp spring mornings and relaxed o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hotis or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Hotis is rated 3.80/5 from 77 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Hotis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Hotis or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Hotis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Cloves, Cedar and Tobacco.

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

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

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

Hotis has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Mate, heart notes of Rose, Tea, Cloves and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Tobacco, Amber and Labdanum. 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.