Fragrance Inspired by Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9 — Velay Stone
Velay Stone is our fragrance inspired by Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9 | Velay Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, Cedar | Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, Cedar |
| Heart notes | Patchouli, Musk, Amber, Ambergris, Vanilla | Patchouli, Musk, Amber, Ambergris, Vanilla |
| Base notes | Benzoin, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood | Benzoin, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Velay Stone tracks Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9 through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, Cedar. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 92%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Velay Stone a good Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9 dupe?
- Yes — Velay Stone overlaps Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9 by about 92.1% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Velay Stone smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, a heart of Patchouli, Musk, Amber, drying down to Benzoin, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood — mirroring the Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9 arc.
- How long does Velay Stone last?
- As a eau de parfum, Velay Stone gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9.
- How much cheaper is it than Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 9?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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