Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 25 vs The Different

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #12,929 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 25
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 253/4

The Different1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Value for money: The Different
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

The DifferentVELVET SAM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 25

SillagePierre de Velay No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm 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

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared noteselemi, Ambergris and Cardamom. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,929

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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…

Reviews →

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

Reviews →

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 The Different?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 3 of 4 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes; The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 25 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100, The Different 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 25 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100, The Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 25 and The Different smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Ambergris and Cardamom.

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

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

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

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. The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood.