Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Spice Mexican

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,147 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Spice Mexican

Dévier

4.754 votes

Rank #48,585 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Spice Mexican
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 233/4

Spice Mexican1/4

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

Spice MexicanDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate94

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 winnerSpice MexicanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

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

Notes

Kaffir LimeVetiverYuzuOrange BlossomFig LeafMuskCypressVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Spice Mexican, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,147

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#48,585

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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Spice Mexican by Dévier hits the air with a tart blast of kaffir lime and bitter yuzu. The opening is sharp. Within minutes, the sour citrus snap softens as green fig leaf and woody cypress establish a crisp, herbal spine. It feels dry and sun-drenched rather than sweet or confectionery. Clean orange blossom adds a fa…

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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 Spice Mexican?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 3 of 4 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Spice Mexican is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Spice Mexican for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Spice Mexican 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Spice Mexican 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Spice Mexican smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Spice Mexican features Kaffir Lime, Vetiver, Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Fig Leaf.