Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs Pierre de Velay No. 6

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 6

Roja Dove

4.1822 votes

Rank #19,634 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 6 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 6
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Navigator1/5

Pierre de Velay No. 64/5

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 6
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 6
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 6
Value for money: Navigator
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

Pierre de Velay No. 6Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 6Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

59%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 6

SillagePierre de Velay No. 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

leather50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

Bay LeafClary SageLemonBergamot

Heart

DavanaRose de MaiJasmineYlang-YlangLabdanum

Base

JuniperClovesLeatherCardamomStyraxBenzoinOrris RootCastoreum

InformationalShared notesJuniper and Lemon. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,634

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

Reviews →

Pierre de Velay No. 6 opens bright and herbal, with lemon, bergamot, bay leaf and sage leading into a smooth ambery heart. On skin it often reads as an aromatic, lightly leathery spice scent with balsamic depth rather than a floral oriental. It suits shoppers who want something refined, distinctive and mature, but st…

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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, Navigator or Pierre de Velay No. 6?

Pierre de Velay No. 6 takes 4 of 5 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 6 is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 6 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or Pierre de Velay No. 6?

Pierre de Velay No. 6 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 6 72/100, Navigator 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or Pierre de Velay No. 6?

Pierre de Velay No. 6 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 6 67/100, Navigator 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navigator and Pierre de Velay No. 6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper and Lemon.

Is Navigator or Pierre de Velay No. 6 better for summer or winter?

Navigator suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and Pierre de Velay No. 6?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Pierre de Velay No. 6 has top notes of Bay Leaf, Clary Sage, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Davana, Rose de Mai, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Juniper, Cloves, Leather and Cardamom.