Fragrance comparison

Neroli 36 vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

Neroli 36

Le Labo

3.691,108 votes

Rank #5,550 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #37,791 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Neroli 36
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Neroli 361/2

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neroli 36

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli 36Le Labo

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,108 votes

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

aldehydic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Neroli 36, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women57

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews138

Overall rank#37,791

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNeroli 36Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…

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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 reads as an old-school floral chypre with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into a warmer, more sensual mix of white florals, oakmoss, woods, leather, and soft sweetness. It feels polished, vintage-leaning, and quite dressed up, especially if you enjoy rich florals with a …

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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, Neroli 36 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, Neroli 36 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Neroli 36 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli 36 and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Neroli 36 or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

Neroli 36 suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli 36 and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cedar and Vetiver.