Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 vs Wind Wood

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,135 ratings analysed

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #36,831 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Wind Wood1/2

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: Wind Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Wind WoodMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,831

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerWind WoodHigher 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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Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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 Wind Wood?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 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 Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Wind Wood 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Cedar and Vetiver.

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

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

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

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. Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather.