Fragrance comparison

Epic Maze vs Valparaiso

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #21,199 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Epic Maze3/5

Valparaiso2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerValparaisoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEpic Maze

SillageEpic Maze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerValparaisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

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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 Maze or Valparaiso?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes; Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Maze or Valparaiso?

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

Which projects more, Epic Maze or Valparaiso?

Epic Maze projects furthest (Epic Maze 69/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Maze and Valparaiso smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Olibanum and Myrrh.

Is Epic Maze or Valparaiso better for summer or winter?

Epic Maze suits evening wear; Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Maze and Valparaiso?

Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather. Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.