Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Sweetbriar & Moss

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,552 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

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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.
Sweetbriar & Moss
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 234/7

Sweetbriar & Moss3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sweetbriar & Moss
Community sentiment: Sweetbriar & Moss
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Value for money: Sweetbriar & Moss
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

Sweetbriar & MossClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossRating 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

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillagePierre de Velay No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangeLitchi

Heart2 to 4 hours

OlibanumFlowersRose de MaiJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverCedarCashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose de Mai and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sweetbriar & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night30

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,552

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#40,242

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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Clean Sweetbriar & Moss offers a refreshing break from typical sweet florals by grounding bright garden blossoms in forest woods. The fragrance opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet litchi, lifted by the lively tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper. As the crisp start settles, rose de mai and jasmine bloom alongside …

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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 Sweetbriar & Moss?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 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 Sweetbriar & Moss for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 23 or Sweetbriar & Moss?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 23 or Sweetbriar & Moss?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Sweetbriar & Moss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose de Mai and Cedar.

Is Pierre de Velay No. 23 or Sweetbriar & Moss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Sweetbriar & Moss?

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. Sweetbriar & Moss has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Litchi, heart notes of Olibanum, Flowers, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.