Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 vs Varens Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #35,873 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,949 White FloralCitrus

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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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Varens Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Varens Love1/2

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: Varens Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

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

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

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%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

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

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,873

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens LoveHigher 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 →

Ulric de Varens Varens Love presents a straightforward, clean floral woody musk profile designed for everyday comfort. The first spray delivers an energetic splash of tart bergamot and honeyed orange blossom, releasing a sunny bath-soap crispness across the skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharper citrus fades smoothl…

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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, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 or Varens Love?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose.

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

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

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

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. Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.