Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 11 vs Ruby Horizon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 11

Roja Dove

4.1729 votes

Rank #33,973 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Horizon

Zara

3.7021 votes

Rank #41,450 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 11 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 11
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruby Horizon
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 114/5

Ruby Horizon1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 11
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 11
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 11
Value for money: Ruby Horizon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 11

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 11Roja Dove

Ruby HorizonZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.70/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 52%Had 4%Want 43%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 11Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

23%Love

38%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 11

SillagePierre de Velay No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value78

Category winnerRuby HorizonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesLemon

Heart

VioletRose de MaiJasmine

Base

CedarRhubarbPatchouliWoody NotesOrris RootOakmossMuskSpicy Notes

Top

CitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

CedarFrankincense

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cedar, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter22

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,973

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 11Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay No. 11 is a dry, powdery rose chypre with a bright lemon opening, green tart accents, and a polished woody base. It wears with a quiet luxury feel rather than loud sweetness. Rose, violet, pepper, patchouli, oakmoss, and soft iris tones give it an old-school structure with a cleaner modern finish. It s…

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Ruby Horizon by Zara brings a straightforward, clean woodiness to the table. It balances sharp citrus with dry cedar and frankincense, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear in mild weather.

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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 No. 11 or Ruby Horizon?

Pierre de Velay No. 11 takes 4 of 5 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 11 is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes; Ruby Horizon is rated 3.70/5 from 21 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 11 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Horizon for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 11 or Ruby Horizon?

Pierre de Velay No. 11 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 11 73/100, Ruby Horizon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 11 or Ruby Horizon?

Pierre de Velay No. 11 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 11 61/100, Ruby Horizon 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 11 and Ruby Horizon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cedar, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes.

Is Pierre de Velay No. 11 or Ruby Horizon better for summer or winter?

Pierre de Velay No. 11 suits daytime wear; Ruby Horizon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 11 and Ruby Horizon?

Pierre de Velay No. 11 has top notes of Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Rhubarb, Patchouli and Woody Notes. Ruby Horizon has top notes of Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Frankincense.