Pierre de Velay No. 25, from Roja Dove was released in 2019. The perfumer behind this creation is Roja Dove. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Clementine, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Lime, middle notes of Cyclamen, Davana, Geranium, Immortelle, Karo-Karounde, Magnolia, and Rose, and base notes of Ambergris, Cardamom, Carrot Seeds, Cedarwood, Coffee, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Davana, Elemi, Fir, Ginger, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, and Wine Lees.
Pierre de Velay No. 25 is an aromatic woody citrus made for the modern man who wants to make a statement whilst still smelling classic. It opens with a gorgeous cocktail of grapefruit, clementine, lemon and lime alongside airy, soapy aldehydes before the green aromatics set in. Davana, fir, cypriol and patchouli emerge creating an intensely green, earthy, forest-esque aura. The citrus, most prominently the clementine, powers through alongside the green notes as a soft touch of bitter coffee joins a woody and masculine cedar accord. With some florals, resins and balsams in the background you’re left with something very classically masculine and mature, with a contemporary and wearable twist. Personally I feel this scent is too green for me, this is not the style of perfumery I enjoy wearing for myself - however I cannot deny the quality and mastery of this scent. If you love classical smelling men’s fragrances then this is definitely one to try.