Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 56 vs Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 56

Roja Dove

4.5958 votes

Rank #10,606 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Shadow

Bejar

3.9122 votes

Rank #41,771 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 56
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadow
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 564/5

Shadow1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Value for money: Shadow
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 56

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 56Roja Dove

ShadowBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 51%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

21%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

32%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 56

SillagePierre de Velay No. 56

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value93

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

Ylang-YlangMay RoseVioletGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherOakmossOrris RootOpoponaxPatchouliSaffronBenzoin

Top

SaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Sweet NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex37

Women4

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,606

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay No. 56 wears like a polished spicy chypre with a floral heart and a dark woody base. It opens bright with bergamot and lavender, then settles into rose, ylang-ylang, saffron, leather, oakmoss and soft oud. It feels rich and layered rather than loud for the sake of it. If you like classic structure but …

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Shadow by Bejar is a dry, woody scent that centers on sharp saffron and warm cinnamon. It wears best during crisp October afternoons when the cool air tempers its heat. Cashmere wood and patchouli ground the blend, creating a quiet, earthy hum that stays close to the skin without shouting.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pierre de Velay No. 56 or Shadow?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 4 of 5 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 56 is rated 4.59/5 from 58 votes; Shadow is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 56 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 56 or Shadow?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 56 74/100, Shadow 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 56 or Shadow?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 56 66/100, Shadow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 56 and Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Saffron.

Is Pierre de Velay No. 56 or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 suits evening wear; Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 56 and Shadow?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, May Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Oakmoss and Orris Root. Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber.