Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Pure Soap

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,651 AmberWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Pure Soap

Clean

3.88269 votes

Rank #35,435 White FloralAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pure Soap
Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 235/7

Pure Soap2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Value for money: Pure Soap
Versatility: Pure Soap
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 23Roja Dove

Pure SoapClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

3.88/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

36%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillagePierre de Velay No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPure SoapBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletRose de MaiOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisCivetLabdanumLeatherMuskCedarOakmossTobacco

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesMandarin OrangeHerbal Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderJasmineCyclamen

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskOrange BlossomSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Pure Soap, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring97

Summer100

Fall66

Winter58

Day100

Night31

Category winnerPure SoapMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men5

Unisex65

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,651

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#35,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay No. 23 opens with bright aldehydes and soft citrus, then quickly settles into a powdery floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom. The real twist is underneath, where amber, leather, tobacco and animalic notes give it a darker, more intimate edge. It suits someone who enjoys…

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Pure Soap by Clean delivers an uncomplicated, crisp aroma designed to recreate the feeling of freshly washed skin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and dry herbal notes that instantly recall a fresh bar of white soap. As the initial brightness settles, a calm floral hea…

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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 No. 23 or Pure Soap?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 5 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Pure Soap is rated 3.88/5 from 269 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Pure Soap for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 23 or Pure Soap?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Pure Soap 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 23 or Pure Soap?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Pure Soap 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Pure Soap smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Pierre de Velay No. 23 or Pure Soap better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Soap is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 23 is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 23 suits evening wear; Pure Soap suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Pure Soap?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Ambergris, Civet, Labdanum and Leather. Pure Soap has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.