Fragrance comparison

The Different vs Pierre de Velay No. 25

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #12,911 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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 Different1/4

Pierre de Velay No. 253/4

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

The DifferentVELVET SAM

Pierre de Velay No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 25

SillagePierre de Velay No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value28

Category winnerThe DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes

Heart

DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen

Base

Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,911

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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…

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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, The Different or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

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

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

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, The Different or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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.