Fragrance comparison

Formula X vs Valencia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Formula X

The Scent Library

3.754 votes

Rank #58,805 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Valencia

Varriale Profumi

4.502 votes

Rank #51,847 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valencia takes 2 of 4 categories.

Formula X
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Valencia
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Formula X1/4

Valencia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula XThe Scent Library

ValenciaVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageValencia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFormula XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber90%

musky80%

oud70%

powdery60%

rose50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomAgarwoodVetiverOrris

Base

OlibanumBenzoinTonkaMusk

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumAgarwood

Heart2-4 hrs

EbonyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Olibanum and Musk. Durations are only published for Valencia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 41%Party 24%Work 19%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,805

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValenciaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula X by The Scent Library opens with a bright citrus splash of mandarin orange and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly powdery combination of orris root and vetiver. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it a reliable option for professional office environments or quiet spring afternoons.

Reviews →

Valencia by Varriale Profumi delivers a dark, resinous woody profile built around smoky frankincense and rich agarwood. The scent opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of olibanum before settling into dense ebony wood and velvety red rose petals. You notice an immediate oily sheen on the skin that signals serious conc…

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, Formula X or Valencia?

Valencia takes 2 of 4 categories. Formula X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Valencia is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Formula X for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Valencia for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula X or Valencia?

They last about the same: Formula X 60/100, Valencia 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Formula X or Valencia?

Valencia projects furthest (Valencia 75/100, Formula X 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formula X and Valencia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Olibanum and Musk.

Is Formula X or Valencia better for summer or winter?

Formula X suits day or night wear; Valencia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula X and Valencia?

Formula X has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk. Valencia has top notes of Olibanum and Agarwood, heart notes of Ebony and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.