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Roja Dove · Sold as unisex
Pierre de Velay No. 56
The subtle sophistication of an early evening stroll in a city park, where fresh florals mingle with warm spices and earthy woods.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Pierre de Velay No. 56Luxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessIberian Leather · Memo ParisPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 23 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Roja Dove, Pierre de Velay No. 56 is a sophisticated chypre fragrance that balances fresh and warm elements with remarkable depth. The composition opens with the bright freshness of bergamot and lavender before transitioning into a heart of ylang-ylang, may rose, violet, and geranium, infusing the scent with floral warmth and complexity. At its core, Pierre de Velay No. 56 features rich woods like agarwood (oud), leather, oakmoss, and orris root, coupled with earthy notes of patchouli and saffron, creating an enveloping embrace that is both powdery and leathery. The base layers of opoponax, cashmere wood, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, and musk add a spicy, amber warmth that lingers on the skin.
Given the richness of its base notes, Pierre de Velay No. 56 benefits from being applied closer to the skin rather than sprayed into the air. A light application is recommended for daytime wear, as it builds gradually over time. For a more intense experience, apply directly onto pulse points and allow it to develop fully.
Fig. 01 — Pierre de Velay No. 56, Roja Dove
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The Professeur de ParfumRoja 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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The originalPierre de Velay No. 56Roja Dove · Luxury · $250+Memo Paris · 2022Iberian LeatherShares 6 of its 23 notes$100–250★ 3.71 (862)44%Match
M. Micallef · 2003Night AoudShares 6 of its 11 notes$100–250★ 3.99 (189)
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Adds citrus, white floral and fruity; shares bergamot and labdanum and 8 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 72%, disliked or hated by 5%.