Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 25 vs Ramble

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #13,122 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ramble

Fulton & Roark · 2023

3.8053 votes

Rank #54,658 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 25
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ramble
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 254/5

Ramble1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Value for money: Ramble
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 25Roja Dove

RambleFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

3.80/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 25

SillagePierre de Velay No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value34

Category winnerRambleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes

Heart

DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen

Base

Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom

Top15-30 mins

Bamboo LeafPomeloBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirLavenderelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir and elemi. Durations are only published for Ramble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,122

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#54,658

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay No. 25 opens as a bright citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lemon, lime and airy aldehydes, then turns greener, spicier and more textured as davana, ginger, woods and patchouli come through. It wears polished and clean, but not lightweight. On skin, it often reads sharper and more balsamic than a soft su…

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Fulton & Roark Ramble captures the crisp chill of a morning walk along damp woodland paths. A sharp mist of bitter pomelo zest and bamboo leaf greets you right away. Black pepper adds immediate bite. Within minutes, the initial solvent lift fades into crushed balsam fir needles and calm French lavender. The scent feel…

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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. 25 or Ramble?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 4 of 5 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes; Ramble is rated 3.80/5 from 53 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ramble for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Ramble?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100, Ramble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Ramble?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100, Ramble 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 25 and Ramble smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir and elemi.

Is Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Ramble better for summer or winter?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 suits daytime wear; Ramble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 25 and Ramble?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 has top notes of Clementine, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Davana, Geranium, Immortelle and Magnolia, a base of Balsam Fir, elemi, Cedar and Cedar Needles. Ramble has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Lavender and elemi, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli.