Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Aksum vs Valour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Bois d'Aksum

Awshal

4.673 votes

Rank #50,811 LeatherIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Valour

Moudon

4.008 votes

Rank #57,084 GreenLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valour takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois d'Aksum
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Valour
Choose it for a green and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bois d'Aksum1/4

Valour3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valour
Sillage & projection: Valour
Value for money: Valour
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois d'Aksum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'AksumAwshal

ValourMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValour

SillageValour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerValourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

iris92%

amber84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

green100%

lavender92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherBergamotCinnamonMandarinApple

Heart

OrrisJasmineelemi

Base

PralineAmberCedarwoodTonkaPatchouliOakmossVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

SpearmintLavenderMandarinBergamotCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyCaramelJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaMuskBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Mandarin and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Valour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois d'AksumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Aksum by Awshal opens with a sharp, crisp apple and mandarin blend before grounding itself in supple leather. This unisex scent balances a bright fruit introduction with a resinous, woody base. It thrives in cooler weather, providing a polished profile that fits both professional settings and evening outings, s…

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Valour by Moudon opens with an energetic snap of cool spearmint, clean lavender, and zesty bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial coolness settles, warm cinnamon and sweet caramel take over, blending smooth sweetness with gentle white jasmine. The dry-down anchors firmly into crea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois d'Aksum or Valour?

Valour takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois d'Aksum is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Valour is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bois d'Aksum for a leather and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valour for a green and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Aksum or Valour?

Valour lasts longest (Valour 87/100, Bois d'Aksum 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Aksum or Valour?

Valour projects furthest (Valour 83/100, Bois d'Aksum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Aksum and Valour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Mandarin and Jasmine.

Is Bois d'Aksum or Valour better for summer or winter?

Bois d'Aksum suits evening wear; Valour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Aksum and Valour?

Bois d'Aksum has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mandarin, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and elemi, a base of Praline, Amber, Cedarwood and Tonka. Valour has top notes of Spearmint, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Tonka and Patchouli.