Fragrance comparison

Epic Man vs Valparaiso

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,960 ratings analysed

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #25,367 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Valparaiso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Epic Man3/7

Valparaiso3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic ManAmouage

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEpic Man

SillageEpic Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value64

Category winnerValparaisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Category winnerValparaisoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,367

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerValparaisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Epic Man opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and cold olibanum, evoking the dry, spiced air of an ancient trading route. It settles into a heavy base of leather, castoreum, and dark oud, making it an ideal choice for formal winter nights.

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Valparaiso by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a dry, resinous woody perfume built around crisp spice and aromatic earth. It opens with bitter petitgrain, cool cardamom, and grated nutmeg, giving an immediate burst of fresh spicy energy. As the initial sharpness settles, a resinous core of olibanum and warm myrrh emerge…

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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, Epic Man or Valparaiso?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Man or Valparaiso?

Epic Man lasts longest (Epic Man 78/100, Valparaiso 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Man or Valparaiso?

Epic Man projects furthest (Epic Man 67/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Man and Valparaiso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Epic Man or Valparaiso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valparaiso is the stronger pick. For winter, Epic Man is the stronger pick. Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Man and Valparaiso?

Epic Man has top notes of Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Castoreum. Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.