Fragrance comparison

Island vs VALOR BLUE

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Island

Verset Parfums

3.7458 votes

Rank #16,090 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

VALOR BLUE

ALREHAB PERFUMES

5.002 votes

Rank #33,552 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Island
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
VALOR BLUE
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Island2/4

VALOR BLUE2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: VALOR BLUE
Sillage & projection: VALOR BLUE
Value for money: Island
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Island

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IslandVerset Parfums

VALOR BLUEALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVALOR BLUE

SillageVALOR BLUE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIslandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

floral42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

Amber

Top

PineappleBergamot

Heart

LavenderRose GeraniumJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Amber. 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

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIslandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Island by Verset Parfums targets men seeking a crisp, lavender-forward everyday cologne. The composition leads with a clean blast of bergamot, transitioning into a soothing herbal heart, before settling on a warm amber base. It offers an affordable option for casual spring afternoons, mimicking the structure of high-e…

Reviews →

VALOR BLUE by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. VALOR BLUE was launched in 2024. Top notes are Pineapple and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, Rose Geranium, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.

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, Island or VALOR BLUE?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Island is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes; VALOR BLUE is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Island for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose VALOR BLUE for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Island or VALOR BLUE?

They last about the same: VALOR BLUE 70/100, Island 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Island or VALOR BLUE?

VALOR BLUE projects furthest (VALOR BLUE 63/100, Island 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Island and VALOR BLUE smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Amber.

Is Island or VALOR BLUE better for summer or winter?

VALOR BLUE suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Island and VALOR BLUE?

Island has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Amber. VALOR BLUE has top notes of Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rose Geranium, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.