Fragrance comparison

Montaigne (2021) vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Pierre de Velay Amour

Roja Dove

4.2025 votes

Rank #20,217 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay Amour takes 7 of 7 categories.

Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Amour
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Montaigne (2021)0/7

Pierre de Velay Amour7/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay Amour
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay Amour
Longevity: Pierre de Velay Amour
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Amour
Value for money: Pierre de Velay Amour
Versatility: Pierre de Velay Amour
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne (2021)Caron

Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay Amour

SillagePierre de Velay Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value22

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

Kaffir LimeBergamot

Heart

VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer45

Fall82

Winter55

Day100

Night78

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,217

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

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A plush, powdery chypre built around violet, ylang-ylang, moss and a dry, unsweetened vanilla. Pierre de Velay Amour opens with a faint citrus sparkle, then quickly turns creamy, floral and softly vintage in mood. On skin, it usually feels elegant rather than loud, with woody amber depth and a refined powder cloud. Th…

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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, Montaigne (2021) or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour takes 7 of 7 categories. Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Amour for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne (2021) or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour lasts longest (Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne (2021) or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne (2021) and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Benzoin.

Is Montaigne (2021) or Pierre de Velay Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pierre de Velay Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Montaigne (2021) is the stronger pick. Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay Amour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne (2021) and Pierre de Velay Amour?

Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla. Pierre de Velay Amour has top notes of Kaffir Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Moss, Benzoin, Papyrus and Vanilla.