Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Valley of Kings

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Barbados

Paolo Gigli

4.2218 votes

Rank #45,946 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Valley of Kings

Antonio Maretti

3.008 votes

Rank #62,797 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barbados takes 4 of 4 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valley of Kings
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Barbados4/4

Valley of Kings0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Barbados
Sillage & projection: Barbados
Value for money: Barbados
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barbados

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BarbadosPaolo Gigli

Valley of KingsAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

38%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBarbados

SillageBarbados

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBarbadosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

rose48%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

citrus91%

violet83%

powdery74%

musky65%

sweet56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Sweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

Sweet OrangeAmberCitrusBlack Pepper

Heart

VioletRose PetalsSweet NotesJasmine

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange, Violet, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Barbados, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,797

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarbadosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Barbados opens with a bright splash of sweet orange that cuts through the air before melting into a soft floral heart of violet and rose. The scent quickly reveals a distinctive cosmetic powder texture. That retro cosmetic warmth never feels stuffy because dry cedar and creamy sandalwood anchor the base. I…

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Valley of Kings opens with sweet orange, bright citrus and a peppery amber glow, then softens into a powdery violet and floral heart. As it settles, musk, cashmere wood, sandalwood and oakmoss give it a smooth, slightly velvety finish. It reads as an amber-forward scent with a polished sweetness rather than a sharp fr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Barbados or Valley of Kings?

Barbados takes 4 of 4 categories. Barbados is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes; Valley of Kings is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Barbados for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valley of Kings for a amber and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barbados or Valley of Kings?

Barbados lasts longest (Barbados 78/100, Valley of Kings 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbados or Valley of Kings?

Barbados projects furthest (Barbados 75/100, Valley of Kings 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Valley of Kings smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange, Violet, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Barbados or Valley of Kings better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear; Valley of Kings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Valley of Kings?

Barbados has top notes of Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Valley of Kings has top notes of Sweet Orange, Amber, Citrus and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Rose Petals, Sweet Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.