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Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Rendezvous

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

Updated 88 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Pierre de Velay No. 23

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Rendezvous

    Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 234/7
Rendezvous3/7
Ratings & consensus
Rendezvous
Community sentiment
Rendezvous
Longevity
Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection
Pierre de Velay No. 23
Value for money
Rendezvous
Versatility
Pierre de Velay No. 23
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
RendezvousDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
4.10/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%
Category winnerRendezvousRating 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

52%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerRendezvousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillagePierre de Velay No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value67
Category winnerRendezvousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
animalic84%
musky77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
musky100%
amber90%
animalic80%
white floral70%
leather60%
woody50%
Scent match67%Closely related · both amber, musky and animalic

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
AldehydesWhite Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
CastoreumAmbergrisHyraxLabdanumMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CivetOakmoss
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Rendezvous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer31
Fall100
Winter77
Day83
Night100
Spring22
Summer11
Fall100
Winter78
Day25
Night100
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex68
Women21
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,532

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#21,476

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Rendezvous by DSH Perfumes is a bold vintage style animalic fragrance built around classic musks, white florals, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and white pepper that quickly gives way to a lush floral heart of jasmine, gardenia, and sweet orange blossom. Beneath the petals lies a heavy,…

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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. 23 or Rendezvous?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Rendezvous is rated 4.10/5 from 50 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rendezvous for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Rendezvous 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Rendezvous 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Rendezvous smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ambergris.

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

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

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

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. Rendezvous has top notes of Aldehydes and White Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Castoreum, Ambergris, Hyrax and Labdanum.

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