Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 vs Sonit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #39,429 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Sonit

Nilafar du Nil

3.9624 votes

Rank #40,655 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Sonit1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Sonit
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

SonitNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%

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

53%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSonit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value95

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

honey61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

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

Top

LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomAnise

Base

VanillaMuskVioletCoffeePatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer92

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,429

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,655

PerfumerAbdelFattah Nassar

Launched—

Reviews1

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 …

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Sonit by Nilafar du Nil is a rich Chypre Floral that leans into sweetness and warmth. It opens with bright mandarin and calming lavender before settling into a deep heart of honey and ylang-ylang. This is an assertive scent designed for those who appreciate complex, long-lasting profiles that transition beautifully fr…

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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, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 or Sonit?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Sonit is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sonit for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Sonit projects furthest (Sonit 81/100, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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. Sonit has top notes of Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Violet and Coffee.