Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Wind Wood

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,164 ratings analysed

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,526 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Wood takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 232/7

Wind Wood5/7

Ratings & consensus: Wind Wood
Community sentiment: Wind Wood
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection: Wind Wood
Value for money: Wind Wood
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wind Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 23Roja Dove

Wind WoodMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerWind WoodRating 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

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 votes

Category winnerWind WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value54

Category winnerWind WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Leather and Cedar. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,526

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerWind WoodHigher 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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Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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 Wind Wood?

Wind Wood takes 5 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Wind Wood 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Wind Wood projects furthest (Wind Wood 66/100, Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 23 and Wind Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Leather and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather.