Fragrance comparison

i’khana vs Pierre de Velay No. 25

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

i’khana

source adage fragrances

3.4715 votes

Rank #49,680 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #13,122 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 4 of 5 categories.

i’khana
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 25
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

i’khana1/5

Pierre de Velay No. 254/5

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Value for money: i’khana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

i’khanasource adage fragrances

Pierre de Velay No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

53%Like

27%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

56%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 25

SillagePierre de Velay No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value28

Category winneri’khanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

coconut77%

sweet69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeRose GeraniumCoconutPink PepperGrapefruitCardamomWhite MuskGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes

Heart

DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen

Base

Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit and Cardamom. Durations are only published for i’khana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,122

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

i'khana by source adage fragrances is a bright, sunlit fragrance that captures the sensation of an ocean breeze across warm sand. The scent opens with an eye-opening burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit rind, and fresh grated ginger that feels clean and invigorating. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a creamy layer o…

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Pierre de Velay No. 25 opens as a bright citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lemon, lime and airy aldehydes, then turns greener, spicier and more textured as davana, ginger, woods and patchouli come through. It wears polished and clean, but not lightweight. On skin, it often reads sharper and more balsamic than a soft su…

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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, i’khana or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 4 of 5 categories. i’khana is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes. Choose i’khana for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, i’khana or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100, i’khana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, i’khana or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100, i’khana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do i’khana and Pierre de Velay No. 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is i’khana or Pierre de Velay No. 25 better for summer or winter?

i’khana suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in i’khana and Pierre de Velay No. 25?

i’khana features Lime, Rose Geranium, Coconut, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. Pierre de Velay No. 25 has top notes of Clementine, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Davana, Geranium, Immortelle and Magnolia, a base of Balsam Fir, elemi, Cedar and Cedar Needles.