Fragrance comparison

Le Puy En Velay 4 vs London

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 202 ratings analysed

Le Puy En Velay 4

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #59,858 AromaticWarm Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

London

Roja Dove

4.25200 votes

Rank #3,043 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Le Puy En Velay 42/4

London2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Puy En Velay 4The Dua Brand

LondonRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%

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

65%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLe Puy En Velay 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLe Puy En Velay 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rose de MaiSandalwoodBergamotLabdanumCardamomBay LeafVanillaBenzoinRoseMuskSageRum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderSageBergamotOregano

Heart

LabdanumMay Rose

Base

BenzoinIncenseCypressCloveVanillaCardamomSandalwoodCoriander

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring29

Summer15

Fall100

Winter91

Day68

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men52

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,043

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Roja Dove London opens as a smooth, resin-rich amber with labdanum front and centre, then settles into a softer mix of herbs, spice, incense and gentle sweetness. It wears polished rather than loud. This suits someone who enjoys warm, refined amber fragrances with a leathery, slightly smoky edge. It makes the most sen…

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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, Le Puy En Velay 4 or London?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Puy En Velay 4 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; London is rated 4.25/5 from 200 votes. Choose Le Puy En Velay 4 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose London for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: London 81/100, Le Puy En Velay 4 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Le Puy En Velay 4 projects furthest (Le Puy En Velay 4 75/100, London 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Puy En Velay 4 and London smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom.

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

Le Puy En Velay 4 suits evening wear; London suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Le Puy En Velay 4 features Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom. London has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Labdanum and May Rose, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Cypress and Clove.