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Pierre de Velay

No. 11

Perfumer: Roja Dove

2009UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10
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40 ratings
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Pierre de Velay No. 11 is a unisex chypre that opens with a bright lemon freshness and settles into powdery, floral, woody warmth; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Animal
  8. Powdery

What does No. 11 smell like?

Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters lean towards autumn, with spring and winter not far behind, and it suits nights out, leisure time and evenings best. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side.

It starts with citrus notes and lemon, then moves into May rose, violet and Grasse jasmine. The base is led by patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss and vanilla, while celery seed and pepper add a spicy edge. The result is a sweet, creamy chypre with a faint animal touch.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Citrus notes
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • May rose
    • Violet
    • Grasse jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Celery seed
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 23%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    26%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Evening
    22%
  • Daytime
    12%
  • Office
    12%

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