Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 23 vs Witch

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

1 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,194 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,368 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Pierre de Velay No. 231/1

Witch0/1

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

WitchG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%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

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,194

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#75,368

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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…

Reviews →

Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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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 Witch?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 1 of 1 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes; Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character.

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

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Ambergris.

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

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

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

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. Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, Pineapple and Patchouli.