Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 vs Privarot

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #35,899 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Privarot

LEN Fragrances

3.3840 votes

Rank #47,055 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Privarot
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 232/2

Privarot0/2

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: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

PrivarotLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.38/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

23%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

sweet83%

yellow floral65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

Top15-30 mins

Tiare FlowerOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Privarot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring89

Summer78

Fall100

Winter78

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 39%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,899

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,055

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

LEN Fragrances Privarot is a concentrated Extrait de Parfum centered on lush white petals and warm balsamic sweetness. It is not shy. The opening bursts forth with sunlit tiare flower and sharp orange blossom, releasing an exotic floral sweetness that immediately grabs attention. As the scent settles, narcotic jasmine…

Reviews →

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, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 or Privarot?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 takes 2 of 2 categories. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Privarot is rated 3.38/5 from 40 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Privarot for a white floral and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Privarot 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

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. Privarot has top notes of Tiare Flower and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin and Sandalwood.