Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Sonit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #16,532 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sonit

Nilafar du Nil

3.9624 votes

Rank #40,838 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonit takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sonit
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 232/5

Sonit3/5

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sonit
Sillage & projection: Sonit
Value for money: Sonit
Versatility: Not scored
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

SonitNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%

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

53%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySonit

SillageSonit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value95

Category winnerSonitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

honey61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral 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

Top

LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomAnise

Base

VanillaMuskVioletCoffeePatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. 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

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer92

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,532

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#40,838

PerfumerAbdelFattah Nassar

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sonit by Nilafar du Nil is a rich Chypre Floral that leans into sweetness and warmth. It opens with bright mandarin and calming lavender before settling into a deep heart of honey and ylang-ylang. This is an assertive scent designed for those who appreciate complex, long-lasting profiles that transition beautifully fr…

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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 Sonit?

Sonit takes 3 of 5 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Sonit is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sonit for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Sonit lasts longest (Sonit 79/100, Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Sonit projects furthest (Sonit 81/100, Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 23 suits evening wear; Sonit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Sonit has top notes of Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Violet and Coffee.