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S. Men vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • S. Men

    Choose it for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11

    Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

S. Men2/4
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 112/4
Ratings & consensus
S. Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11
Sillage & projection
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
S. Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
S. MenEudora
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%
4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%
Category winnerS. MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
58%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

58%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay Extrait No. 11

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
woody86%
aquatic72%
soft spicy58%
green44%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
iris91%
rose83%
soft spicy74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperPepper
Heart2-3 hrs
Violet Leaves
Base4-6 hrs
Woodsy Notes
Top
Pink PepperCitrusesPepper
Heart
RoseJasmine
Base
CedarOrris RootPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper and Pepper. Durations are only published for S. Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring27
Summer0
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,415

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,666

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerS. MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora S. Men cuts through the air with a brisk crack of black pepper and vibrant pink pepper before settling into cool, watery violet leaves and dry cedar-like woodsy notes. The contrast is immediate. Crisp ozonic tones balance the warm spice within minutes, keeping the fragrance sharp, clean, and understated. It wea…

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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 reads as a polished chypre built around iris, rose and oakmoss, with pepper and citrus giving the opening a dry, bright lift. It smells elegant rather than playful. In wear, the floral heart turns powdery and woody, while patchouli, cedar and moss keep it structured. If you enjoy refined…

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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, S. Men or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. S. Men is rated 4.58/5 from 19 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose S. Men for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, S. Men or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 83/100, S. Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, S. Men or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 75/100, S. Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do S. Men and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper and Pepper.

Is S. Men or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 better for summer or winter?

S. Men suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in S. Men and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11?

S. Men has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaves, a base of Woodsy Notes. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 11 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Orris Root, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

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