Fragrance comparison

Brave Spirit vs Valensole Lavender

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Brave Spirit

Zara

3.8329 votes

Rank #36,552 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Valensole Lavender

Alfred Dunhill

4.1593 votes

Rank #28,908 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valensole Lavender takes 6 of 7 categories.

Brave Spirit
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valensole Lavender
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Brave Spirit1/7

Valensole Lavender6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brave SpiritZara

Valensole LavenderAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

4.15/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerValensole LavenderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

51%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerValensole LavenderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityValensole Lavender

SillageValensole Lavender

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBrave SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic90%

lavender80%

woody70%

earthy60%

fresh50%

aromatic100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

lavender74%

citrus65%

amber56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cascalone

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top

LemonSaffronNutmeg

Heart

LavenderSageCardamom

Base

AmberwoodGuaiac WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall36

Winter27

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer87

Fall75

Winter37

Day100

Night–

Category winnerValensole LavenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men74

Unisex25

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValensole LavenderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brave Spirit by Zara is an aromatic aquatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate a clean and crisp daily scent. Launched in 2018, it centers around the synthetic marine note of Cascalone, tempered by lavender and a grounded vetiver base. This fragrance is ideal for warm spring days or casual morning office wear.

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Valensole Lavender by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Valensole Lavender was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme di Marino. Top notes are Lemon, Saffron and Nutmeg; middle notes are Lavender, Sage and Cardamom; base notes are Amberwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

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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, Brave Spirit or Valensole Lavender?

Valensole Lavender takes 6 of 7 categories. Brave Spirit is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes; Valensole Lavender is rated 4.15/5 from 93 votes. Choose Brave Spirit for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valensole Lavender for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brave Spirit or Valensole Lavender?

Valensole Lavender lasts longest (Valensole Lavender 62/100, Brave Spirit 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brave Spirit or Valensole Lavender?

Valensole Lavender projects furthest (Valensole Lavender 52/100, Brave Spirit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brave Spirit and Valensole Lavender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Brave Spirit or Valensole Lavender better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valensole Lavender is the stronger pick. For winter, Valensole Lavender is the stronger pick. Brave Spirit suits daytime wear; Valensole Lavender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brave Spirit and Valensole Lavender?

Brave Spirit has top notes of Cascalone, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Valensole Lavender has top notes of Lemon, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cardamom, a base of Amberwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.