Eau de Parfum2019
Pierre de Velay No. 11
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 2013 →
Roja DoveThe nose · 170 fragrances · also made Enigma Pour Homme (2013)Portrait →

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Pierre de Velay No. 11

The moment when the first light of day filters through an old library, where the scent of fresh flowers mixes with the earthy warmth of aged books and polished wood.

4.1729 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodypowderyearthyaromaticcitruspatchouli
Pierre de Velay No. 11Luxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessGentleman 1974 · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 17 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting75% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak8%
Moderate17%
Long lasting75%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate33% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate61%
Strong17%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine44%
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Unisex44%
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Feminine11%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Pierre de Velay No. 11 by Roja Dove was launched in 2019, and it stands as an ode to complexity and balance. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of citruses and lemon, which quickly gives way to the soft florals of rose de mai and jasmine. At its heart, orris root and cedar create an earthy warmth that is both comforting and intriguing. As the composition settles into its base notes, patchouli and musk mingle with vetiver and vanilla, crafting a deep and enveloping finish.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance in thin layers; it blooms gradually over time. The citruses and lemon are vibrant but fleeting, while the base notes will develop richly throughout the day. It pairs well with a light jacket for added longevity.

Fig. 01 — Pierre de Velay No. 11, Roja Dove

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03 · The nose

Roja Dove

The Professeur de Parfum

Roja Dove, born Roger Bird in 1956 in Sussex, was captivated by scent from childhood, later abandoning a medicine degree at Cambridge after a visit to the Guerlain boutique in Paris changed the course of his life.

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Collection Pierre de Velay No. 11

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Designer Roja Dove

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Pierre de Velay No. 11Airy
Try it layered

With Raw Contrast Airy

Adds musky and balsamic; shares musk.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.17/ 5 · 29 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 7%.

Love48%
Like31%
OK14%
Dislike3%
Hate3%
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