Fragrance comparison

Cleo vs Very

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 978 ratings analysed

Cleo

Maar

3.754 votes

Rank #64,915 PowderyWhite Floral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Very

Valentino

4.02974 votes

Rank #3,741 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cleo
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Very
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cleo0/4

Very4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CleoMaar

VeryValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%

4.02/ 5 · 974 votes

Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

974 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVery

SillageVery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value52

Category winnerVeryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

musky77%

woody69%

violet61%

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose GeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar Extract

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineWoodsy NotesRoseRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Very, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerVeryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cleo by Maar opens with dark plum and tangy black currant, lifted by crisp bergamot. The scent quickly settles into a powdery heart of violet and rose geranium, anchored by Egyptian Nile Delta inspiration. Soft white cedar extract and clean musk linger close to the skin as it dries down. It wears best during breezy sp…

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Very Valentino by Valentino opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of citrus and garden herbs. Bright bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and zesty lemon mingle with refreshing tarragon and tart black currant. As the sparkling introduction settles, a lush bouquet of dewy lily-of-the-valley, romantic rose, and delicate ja…

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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, Cleo or Very?

Very takes 4 of 4 categories. Cleo is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Very is rated 4.02/5 from 974 votes. Choose Cleo for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cleo or Very?

Very lasts longest (Very 66/100, Cleo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cleo or Very?

Very projects furthest (Very 57/100, Cleo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cleo and Very smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Cleo or Very better for summer or winter?

Cleo suits daytime wear; Very suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cleo and Very?

Cleo has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Cedar Extract. Very has top notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.