The Perfume Library

No. 1

8.1

Pierre de Velay · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 1 is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; office and daily wear get fewer votes. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. A bergamot opening gives way to a heart of Grasse jasmine, orange blossom and May rose. In the base, leather, patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and oud build a resinous, woody, leathery warmth, with a powdery, oriental edge. Pierre de Velay No. 1 has a close profile to Roja Parfums Aoud and Roja Parfums Amber.

Amour

8.4

Pierre de Velay · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pierre de Velay Amour is a powdery, chypre-built unisex scent that sets a bright citrus opening against a dense floral bouquet and a sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in spring, fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call its character feminine, with some classic and masculine votes too. Bergamot and kaffir lime open it up. The heart is led by jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom, with heliotrope and ylang-ylang making the florals creamy and powdery. In the base, labdanum, frankincense, vanilla and musk weigh heaviest, and the spicy, woody and green accents keep that sweetness dry. Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme and Roja Parfums Lilac have a close profile.

No. 25

8.3

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 25 is a unisex fragrance that carries a fresh opening of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot into a floral heart of May rose and magnolia, then settles on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind and winter a little further back. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, and it also works at the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is bright citrus, with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot smoothed slightly by aldehydes. The heart turns floral and green around May rose, magnolia and geranium. The base is woody, built on cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ginger and cardamom adding a spicy warmth.

Essence Rare

8.2

Pierre de Velay · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre de Velay Essence Rare is a unisex chypre by Roja Dove that sets blood orange, raspberry and blackcurrant against jasmine, rose and violet. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Spring leads, with autumn and summer close behind, and it is picked most for leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with sweet, juicy fruit and orange. The heart turns floral and powdery with jasmine, rose and violet. The base settles into a creamy, woody ground of musk, moss, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood, with saffron and patchouli adding a spicy depth.

No. 56

8.5

Pierre de Velay

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 56 is a chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that pairs a bright lavender and bergamot opening with a deep base of iris, patchouli, oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, with spring close behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters most often read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, bergamot and litsea cubeba in a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, May rose, violet and geranium add a floral softness. The base settles into iris, patchouli, oakmoss, leather, oud and vanilla, giving it an earthy, spicy, resinous and animalic depth. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums 51 pour Homme and Diaghilev.

No. 47

8.0

Pierre de Velay

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 47 is a classic-leaning unisex chypre that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into a resinous, animalic, woody base with leather and powder. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, lemon and clary sage give a fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, violet and Grasse jasmine form a floral core. The base is dominated by labdanum, castoreum, civet, oakmoss and patchouli, so the scent darkens over time, turning spicy and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. On character, masculine and classic votes come first. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Roja Parfums Great Britain have a close profile.

No. 16

7.2

Pierre de Velay · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 16 is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit with a floral heart of violet, jasmine and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter also get votes. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions, and some voters choose it for nights out too. Most see it as feminine, but classic, modern and masculine each draw votes as well. After the citrus top, peach and rhubarb give the heart a fruity sweetness, while galbanum adds a green edge. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and iris settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody finish.

No. 9

7.4

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 9 is a unisex fragrance that links a bright opening of lemon and bergamot to a floral heart of May rose and Grasse jasmine. The citrus notes give a fresh, lively start before the flowers come forward. In the base, labdanum, benzoin and vanilla sweeten the scent, while cedarwood, patchouli and cashmere wood add a woody footing. Fruity and spicy touches round out the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It collects the most votes as masculine, with modern and feminine close behind. It has been discontinued. Pierre de Velay No. 1 and Roja Parfums Aoud have a close profile.

No. 11

7.9

Pierre de Velay · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

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. 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.

No. 23

7.6

Pierre de Velay · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 23 is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and autumn, worn as easily for leisure as for evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer the least favoured. Leisure and evening wear lead, while business use trails. It comes from perfumer Roja Dove and reads equally well on anyone. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into a heart of May rose, ylang-ylang, violet, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom. The base leans on tobacco, labdanum, leather, civet and vanilla. The overall impression is floral and sweet, with spicy, woody, powdery and leathery layers beneath, plus animal and resinous touches. Pierre de Velay No. 1 and Roja Parfums Diaghilev (Parfum) have a close profile.

Les Clochettes du Bonheur

7.0

Pierre de Velay · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre de Velay Les Clochettes du Bonheur is a fresh, green floral with a soft, powdery and creamy character, worn by anyone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Votes for its character favour feminine and classic, though a fair share call it masculine. Bergamot opens it with a bright lift. In the heart, amaryllis, lilac, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and Grasse jasmine form a floral bouquet. Musk and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Houbigant Iris des Champs and Roja Parfums Lily have a close profile.

Chou Chou

9.0

Pierre de Velay · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre de Velay Chou Chou is a unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into gourmand sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it sits best in the evening, at leisure or on a night out, while office wear is the least favoured. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange in a bright citrus layer. Jasmine and violet add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, chocolate, caramel and liquorice deepen the sweetness, while amber and dry woods give it a woody footing. The result reads fruity, creamy and distinctly gourmand.

The Oud

7.7

Pierre de Velay · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre de Velay The Oud is a unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in fall and winter, with a sweet, spicy and smoky oud character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and geranium for a bright start. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang give the heart a soft floral side. In the base, oud, patchouli, benzoin and saffron settle into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth, with cedarwood and labdanum adding a leathery depth.

No. 6

7.9

Pierre de Velay

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pierre de Velay No. 6 is a unisex scent that deepens a bright citrus and green opening with spice, resin and leather, ending woody and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time best, and it reads more masculine than feminine. It opens fresh and green with bergamot, lemon, laurel and clary sage. The heart brings a soft, slightly powdery floral touch from May rose, Grasse jasmine and cistus. The base settles on styrax, leather, vetiver and frankincense for a resinous, smoky ground, with nutmeg and clove for spice and tonka bean for sweetness. Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme and Pierre de Velay No. 4 have a close profile.

No. 4

8.1

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Pierre de Velay No. 4 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green opening over a sweet, resinous and smoky base; it has been discontinued. The top notes of laurel, sage and bergamot open green and fresh. In the heart, Grasse jasmine and May rose carry the floral side. Rum, vanilla, benzoin and labdanum give the base a sweet, resinous warmth, while sandalwood and musk soften it into something woody and powdery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for nights out. Pierre de Velay No. 1 and No. 6 have a close profile.

Bisous Bisous

8.2

Pierre de Velay · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pierre de Velay Bisous Bisous is a unisex scent that opens fresh with mandarin orange and bergamot, then turns sweet with cherry and geranium in the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters place it mostly on nights out, leisure time and evenings, with daily and office wear less common. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The opening pairs mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and Provençal lavender for a bright start. In the heart, cherry and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness while geranium brings a floral note. The base settles into vanilla, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber, with cotton candy pushing it sweeter.

Pierre de Velay · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Powdery