Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 56 vs White Lotus

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 56

Roja Dove

4.5958 votes

Rank #9,419 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

White Lotus

TRNP

4.1520 votes

Rank #32,554 FloralWhite Floral

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.
White Lotus
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 564/5

White Lotus1/5

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: White Lotus
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

White LotusTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 51%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 33%

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

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 56

SillagePierre de Velay No. 56

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value69

Category winnerWhite LotusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

White LotusWhite TeaWhite Ginger LilyYuzu

Heart

HoneysuckleMimosaTuberoseNutmegOsmanthusAniseFennelClove

Base

Australian SandalwoodSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud). 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex37

Women4

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,419

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#32,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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TRNP White Lotus brings a sharp, realistic natural floral profile anchored by bitter spices and dry woods. The fragrance launches with fresh white tea, crisp yuzu, and a distinct herbal lotus note before moving into an intense floral center of tuberose, mimosa, and osmanthus. Warm spices like clove, cinnamon, and pepp…

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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. 56 or White Lotus?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 4 of 5 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 56 is rated 4.59/5 from 58 votes; White Lotus is rated 4.15/5 from 20 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 White Lotus for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Pierre de Velay No. 56 74/100, White Lotus 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 56 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 56 66/100, White Lotus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 56 and White Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud).

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

Pierre de Velay No. 56 suits evening wear; White Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. White Lotus has top notes of White Lotus, White Tea, White Ginger Lily and Yuzu, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Tuberose and Nutmeg, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).