Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 vs Violette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6

Roja Dove

4.229 votes

Rank #53,100 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Violette

Charrier Parfums

3.4212 votes

Rank #69,913 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Violette
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 63/3

Violette0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6Roja Dove

VioletteCharrier Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

17%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay Extrait No. 6

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

violet100%

powdery83%

woody65%

floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotPepperCarnation

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineClovesRoseHeliotropeViolet

Base

Orris RootVetiverCedarTonka BeanBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodCivet

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineRoseHeliotrope

Base2 to 4 hours

Woody NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Heliotrope and Violet. Durations are only published for Violette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer70

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,100

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPierre de Velay Extrait No. 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 opens green, peppery and slightly clove-like, then settles into a plush floral heart with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and a soft violet heliotrope powderiness. The dry-down turns woody, creamy and warmly resinous, with orris, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin and a subtle animalic touch. It sui…

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Violette by Charrier Parfums centers on a classic floral profile built around delicate violet and gentle powdery facets. The opening releases a soft violet note that feels cool and fresh, evoking green petals dusted with confectioner sugar. As it settles, a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and almond-tinged heliotrope…

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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. 6 or Violette?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 takes 3 of 3 categories. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Violette is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Violette for a violet and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 or Violette?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 100/100, Violette 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 or Violette?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 67/100, Violette 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 and Violette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Heliotrope and Violet.

Is Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 or Violette better for summer or winter?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 suits day or night wear; Violette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 and Violette?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 6 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Pepper and Carnation, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Cloves and Rose, a base of Orris Root, Vetiver, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Violette has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.