Pierre de Velay No. 23
“Pierre de Velay No”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a animalic undertone. Reads genuinely unisex on skin.
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Roja Dove launched Pierre de Velay No. 23 in 2019, crafting an intricate composition that blends aldehydes with rich, earthy notes to create a complex olfactory experience. The fragrance opens with the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange, gradually giving way to the warmth of ylang-ylang and jasmine. At its core, Pierre de Velay No. 23 is an amalgamation of white florals, powdery musks, and animalic notes like ambergris and civet, creating a scent that feels both refined and slightly wild.
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Application Tips
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points for a balanced experience. The aldehydic top notes are bright but short-lived, so let it settle before leaving — the base notes will emerge more clearly after about an hour.
Roja Dove
Founding perfumer · 170 fragrances · French
Roja Dove is a British perfumer whose fragrances are sold at department stores worldwide. Born and raised in Sussex, South East England, his career in perfumery began in 1981 when he joined the French perfume house Guerlain, working there for 20 years before leaving to set up his own companies RDPR and then Roja Parfums.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of an intimate gathering where rich florals mingle with the subtle hints of leather and musk, creating a space that feels both welcoming and mysterious.
Fig. 01 — Pierre de Velay No. 23, Roja Dove
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