Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Sandalwood Sacré

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #16,009 AmberWoody

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Sandalwood Sacré

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.83143 votes

Rank #11,303 WoodyEarthy

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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.
Sandalwood Sacré
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 235/7

Sandalwood Sacré2/7

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: Sandalwood Sacré
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sandalwood Sacré

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 23Roja Dove

Sandalwood SacréLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

3.83/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

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

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillagePierre de Velay No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSandalwood SacréBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody 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

AldehydesLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCivetLabdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Civet. Durations are only published for Sandalwood Sacré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring77

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night36

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men22

Unisex68

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,009

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerSandalwood SacréHigher 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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Sandalwood Sacré by Le Jardin Retrouve takes sandalwood in a traditional, dry direction rather than a sweet or creamy one. Launched in 1979 and created by Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with an energetic burst of aldehydes and sharp lemon. This crisp, soapy introduction quickly softens into an earthy heart featuring jasmine,…

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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 Sandalwood Sacré?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 5 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Sandalwood Sacré is rated 3.83/5 from 143 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 Sandalwood Sacré for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Sandalwood Sacré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Sandalwood Sacré 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Sandalwood Sacré smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Civet.

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

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

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

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. Sandalwood Sacré has top notes of Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet.