Haze vs Valor
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
72%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Valor takes 3 of 5 categories.
HazeChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ValorChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Haze2/5
Valor3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Haze
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Valor
- Sillage & projection
- Valor
- Value for money
- Valor
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Haze
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HazeWho is ElijahValorRiggsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 191 votes
Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%
3.38/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
Category winnerHazeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
179 votes
38%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
23%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityValor
SillageValor
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla91%
balsamic83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
smoky69%
powdery61%
Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ClovePink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
ChestnutGuaiac WoodJuniper
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeranCedar
Top
ChestnutRoasted NutsPink PepperClove
Heart
FireBenzoinOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaGuaiac WoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesClove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Chestnut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer22
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,836
PerfumerRaquel Bouris
Launched—
Reviews46
Overall rank#14,589
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHaze is a cozy woody vanilla with roasted chestnut, clove and soft balsamic warmth. On skin it usually reads sweet, nutty and gently smoky rather than aggressively bonfire-like, with cashmeran and cedar giving the dry-down a smooth, fuzzy texture. It suits cold weather best and feels easy to wear if you like fireplace…
Reviews →Valor is a smoky, spicy amber built around roasted chestnut, clove and vanilla, with a dry woody base and a soft floral lift from orange blossom. It reads warm, slightly sweet and gently powdery rather than bright or fresh. This feels best suited to cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you enjoy cozy gourman…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Haze or Valor?
Valor takes 3 of 5 categories. Haze is rated 3.35/5 from 191 votes; Valor is rated 3.38/5 from 58 votes. Choose Haze for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Valor for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Haze or Valor?
Valor lasts longest (Valor 80/100, Haze 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Haze or Valor?
Valor projects furthest (Valor 69/100, Haze 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Haze and Valor smell similar?
Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Chestnut.
Is Haze or Valor better for summer or winter?
Valor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Haze and Valor?
Haze has top notes of Clove, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Juniper, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Cashmeran and Cedar. Valor has top notes of Chestnut, Roasted Nuts, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Fire, Benzoin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cashmeran.
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