Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 56 vs Wild

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 56

Roja Dove

4.5958 votes

Rank #9,812 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Wild

Denim

3.7142 votes

Rank #19,555 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 56
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 565/7

Wild2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 56
Value for money: Wild
Versatility: Wild
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

WildDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 44%Had 37%Want 19%

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

10%Love

64%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 56Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 56

SillagePierre de Velay No. 56

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value74

Category winnerWildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

violet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleVioletBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLavenderGardenia

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranNutmegSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Violet and Geranium. Durations are only published for Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall86

Winter64

Day100

Night62

Category winnerWildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex37

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 31%Party 15%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,812

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Denim Wild is an aromatic fougere that kicks off with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a cool hit of leafy violet. That brisk fruitiness quickly meets clean lavender and peppery geranium in the core, giving off the classic freshness of a barbershop splash upgraded with modern woods. As it settles, warm cashmeran…

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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 Wild?

Pierre de Velay No. 56 takes 5 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 56 is rated 4.59/5 from 58 votes; Wild is rated 3.71/5 from 42 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 56 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Wild for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Pierre de Velay No. 56 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 56 74/100, Wild 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Violet and Geranium.

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

For summer, Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 56 is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 56 suits evening wear; Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Wild has top notes of Green Apple, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Gardenia, a base of Cashmeran, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.