Fragrance comparison

Le Puy En Velay 4 vs Pierre de Velay No. 4

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Puy En Velay 4

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #59,858 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

Pierre de Velay No. 4

Roja Dove

4.2941 votes

Rank #15,063 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Puy En Velay 4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Puy En Velay 4
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 4
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Le Puy En Velay 43/4

Pierre de Velay No. 41/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Puy En Velay 4
Sillage & projection: Le Puy En Velay 4
Value for money: Le Puy En Velay 4
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Puy En Velay 4The Dua Brand

Pierre de Velay No. 4Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

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

59%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLe Puy En Velay 4

SillageLe Puy En Velay 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

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%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match87%Very similar · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

Bay LeafSageBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiGrasse Rose

Base

RumCardamomSandalwoodBenzoinVanillaLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter91

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,063

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 4Higher 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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Pierre de Velay No. 4 wears like an aromatic amber built around rum, bay leaf and sage rather than syrupy sweetness. It opens brisk and herbal, then settles into cardamom, creamy sandalwood, vanilla and labdanum, with the boozy note still clearly present. This usually suits someone who likes warm, textured, slightly m…

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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 Pierre de Velay No. 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Puy En Velay 4 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 4 is rated 4.29/5 from 41 votes. Choose Le Puy En Velay 4 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 4 for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Puy En Velay 4 or Pierre de Velay No. 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 lasts longest (Le Puy En Velay 4 80/100, Pierre de Velay No. 4 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Puy En Velay 4 or Pierre de Velay No. 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 projects furthest (Le Puy En Velay 4 75/100, Pierre de Velay No. 4 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Puy En Velay 4 and Pierre de Velay No. 4 smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Le Puy En Velay 4 or Pierre de Velay No. 4 better for summer or winter?

Le Puy En Velay 4 suits evening wear; Pierre de Velay No. 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Puy En Velay 4 and Pierre de Velay No. 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 features Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom. Pierre de Velay No. 4 has top notes of Bay Leaf, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Grasse Rose, a base of Rum, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Benzoin.