Pierre de Velay No. 1 vs Sylphide
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 1 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Pierre de Velay No. 1Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
SylphideChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 15/7
Sylphide1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 1
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 1
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 1
- Value for money
- Sylphide
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pierre de Velay No. 1
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pierre de Velay No. 1Roja DoveSylphideCriminal ElementsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%
4.00/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 75%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 1Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate72%Love
13%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
76 votes
45%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
8%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillagePierre de Velay No. 1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSylphideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
white floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
vanilla88%
amber77%
sweet65%
fruity53%
aromatic42%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
May RoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
SaffronAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisBenzoinVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliLeather
Notes
JasmineOliveVanillaBenzoinOrange BlossomGrapes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sylphide, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer42
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring67
Summer27
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,121
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#39,880
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPierre de Velay No. 1 is a polished rose, oud and saffron fragrance with a bright bergamot opening and a soft but textured ambery base. It wears more refined than raw, with white florals, salty ambergris and smooth woods giving it an airy, dressed-up feel. Best for cooler evenings, and worth sampling first if you are …
Reviews →Sylphide by Criminal Elements takes the creamy richness of orange blossom and jasmine and pairs them with an unexpected twist of juicy concord grape and savory olive. The scent opens bright, sweet, and sunlit before settling into a warm base of benzoin and smooth vanilla. It feels lush, velvety, and gently balsamic ra…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Pierre de Velay No. 1 or Sylphide?
Pierre de Velay No. 1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 1 is rated 4.47/5 from 76 votes; Sylphide is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 1 for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sylphide for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 1 or Sylphide?
They last about the same: Pierre de Velay No. 1 73/100, Sylphide 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 1 or Sylphide?
Pierre de Velay No. 1 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 1 65/100, Sylphide 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pierre de Velay No. 1 and Sylphide smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is Pierre de Velay No. 1 or Sylphide better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 1 is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 1 suits evening wear; Sylphide suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 1 and Sylphide?
Pierre de Velay No. 1 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Benzoin. Sylphide features Jasmine, Olive, Vanilla, Benzoin and Orange Blossom.
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