Fragrance comparison

East 12th vs Valley Of The Kings

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

East 12th

Ash by Ashley Benson

3.3520 votes

Rank #21,901 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Valley Of The Kings

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8679 votes

Rank #13,337 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valley Of The Kings takes 5 of 5 categories.

East 12th
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Valley Of The Kings
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

East 12th0/5

Valley Of The Kings5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

East 12thAsh by Ashley Benson

Valley Of The KingsAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 69%Had 16%Want 16%

3.86/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerValley Of The KingsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

5%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

46%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityValley Of The Kings

SillageValley Of The Kings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value70

Category winnerValley Of The KingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

Cedar

Top

LemonOrange

Heart

Damask RoseBlack Currant

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange and Damask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night89

Spring83

Summer41

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men25

Unisex60

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#13,337

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerValley Of The KingsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

East 12th is a simple rose, orange and cedar scent that usually reads more like sweet floral cedar on skin than a true fresh rose perfume. It opens with a bright citrus touch, then settles into a perfume-counter style softness with cedar taking over for many wearers. Sample first if you want clear rose or strong devel…

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Valley Of The Kings is a dry, woody patchouli scent with a bright citrus opening, a rose and black currant heart, and a smoother sandalwood-vanilla base. It usually reads polished, strong, and slightly old-school, so it makes the most sense in cooler weather, dressier settings, or for anyone who enjoys rich patchouli …

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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, East 12th or Valley Of The Kings?

Valley Of The Kings takes 5 of 5 categories. East 12th is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Valley Of The Kings is rated 3.86/5 from 79 votes. Choose East 12th for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Valley Of The Kings for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, East 12th or Valley Of The Kings?

Valley Of The Kings lasts longest (Valley Of The Kings 78/100, East 12th 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, East 12th or Valley Of The Kings?

Valley Of The Kings projects furthest (Valley Of The Kings 71/100, East 12th 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do East 12th and Valley Of The Kings smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Orange and Damask Rose.

Is East 12th or Valley Of The Kings better for summer or winter?

East 12th suits daytime wear; Valley Of The Kings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in East 12th and Valley Of The Kings?

East 12th has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Cedar. Valley Of The Kings has top notes of Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Labdanum.