Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Pierre de Velay No. 25

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #12,712 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 25
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nostalgia2/7

Pierre de Velay No. 255/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Longevity: Nostalgia
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Value for money: Nostalgia
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

Pierre de Velay No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

56%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillagePierre de Velay No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value28

Category winnerNostalgiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes

Heart

DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen

Base

Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,712

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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Pierre de Velay No. 25 opens as a bright citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lemon, lime and airy aldehydes, then turns greener, spicier and more textured as davana, ginger, woods and patchouli come through. It wears polished and clean, but not lightweight. On skin, it often reads sharper and more balsamic than a soft su…

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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, Nostalgia or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 5 of 7 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100, Nostalgia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Pierre de Velay No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or Pierre de Velay No. 25 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear; Pierre de Velay No. 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Pierre de Velay No. 25 has top notes of Clementine, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Davana, Geranium, Immortelle and Magnolia, a base of Balsam Fir, elemi, Cedar and Cedar Needles.