Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs The One

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,147 AmberWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The One

Celuí

4.867 votes

Rank #31,413 MossyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The One takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 231/4

The One3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The One
Sillage & projection: The One
Value for money: The One
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

The OneCeluí

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

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

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityThe One

SillageThe One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value40

Category winnerThe OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

mossy100%

earthy83%

amber65%

animalic48%

woody30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, animalic and 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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbroxanCedarTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossAmbergrisMarigold

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Ambergris and Cedar. Durations are only published for The One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,147

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#31,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Celuí The One opens with a bright flash of sweet gardenia, night jasmine, and crisp orange blossom petals. The floral burst is clean, not heavy or vintage. Within fifteen minutes, warm ambroxan sweeps forward alongside dry cedarwood and a faint trace of sweet tobacco leaf. The drydown reveals a velvety foundation of e…

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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 The One?

The One takes 3 of 4 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; The One is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The One for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The One lasts longest (The One 80/100, Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and The One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, animalic and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ambergris and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. The One has top notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ambroxan, Cedar and Tobacco, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Marigold.