Fragrance comparison

Exclusive in Blue vs Valferra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Exclusive in Blue

Avon

3.7952 votes

Rank #32,965 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Valferra

JAFRA

3.6819 votes

Rank #53,091 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valferra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Exclusive in Blue
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Valferra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Exclusive in Blue2/5

Valferra3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exclusive in BlueAvon

ValferraJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 54%Had 28%Want 18%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%

Category winnerExclusive in BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

58%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

11%Love

63%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityValferra

SillageValferra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value77

Category winnerValferraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green88%

warm spicy77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, green and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesCardamom

Heart

Green Notes

Base

SandalowoodWoody Notes

Top

GrassTangerineBergamotViolet Leaves

Heart

RosemaryNutmegCorianderRed PepperBrandy

Base

CedarSandalowoodTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves and Sandalowood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExclusive in BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Exclusive in Blue opens with a sharp snap of violet leaves paired with warm cardamom spice. The initial spray feels brisk and ozonic, cutting through cool spring air before settling into crisp green notes. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens as dry sandalwood and mixed woody notes form a quiet anchor.…

Reviews →

Valferra by JAFRA is a woody, aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2012. It combines sharp green grass and citrus notes with a heart of spicy nutmeg and brandy. The dry down relies on cedar and tobacco for depth, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear throughout the fall and winter seasons.

Reviews →

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, Exclusive in Blue or Valferra?

Valferra takes 3 of 5 categories. Exclusive in Blue is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes; Valferra is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Exclusive in Blue for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Valferra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusive in Blue or Valferra?

Valferra lasts longest (Valferra 63/100, Exclusive in Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive in Blue or Valferra?

Valferra projects furthest (Valferra 59/100, Exclusive in Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusive in Blue and Valferra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves and Sandalowood.

Is Exclusive in Blue or Valferra better for summer or winter?

Valferra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive in Blue and Valferra?

Exclusive in Blue has top notes of Violet Leaves and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Sandalowood and Woody Notes. Valferra has top notes of Grass, Tangerine, Bergamot and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg, Coriander and Red Pepper, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Tobacco and Vetiver.