Mauboussin vs Valiant Demenour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
MauboussinChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Valiant DemenourChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mauboussin2/4
Valiant Demenour2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Valiant Demenour
- Sillage & projection
- Valiant Demenour
- Value for money
- Mauboussin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mauboussin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MauboussinMauboussinValiant DemenourCenturion ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
2,196 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityValiant Demenour
SillageValiant Demenour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMauboussinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
patchouli69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Yellow PlumMirabelleBlood MandarinBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangWhite PeachIndian JasmineTurkish Rose
Base
PatchouliBenzoinAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar
Notes
Calabrian bergamotWhite PeachPatchouliYlang-YlangRoseOrange BlossomVetiverVanillaBenzoin
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, White Peach and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Valiant Demenour, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
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#471
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews254
Overall rank#59,787
PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMauboussinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMauboussin is a rich plum amber with an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens fruity, powdery and a little sharp, then settles into a warmer blend of benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and woods. It suits someone who enjoys fuller, more characterful perfume rather than a light easy fresh scent. Cooler weather brings out its …
Reviews →Centurion Parfums released Valiant Demenour in 2016 as a bold woody scent with rich amber undertones. The spray opens with a crisp burst of Calabrian bergamot and ripe white peach before settling into a warm heart of patchouli, rose, and orange blossom. Rich benzoin and bourbon vanilla anchor the base, giving the dryd…
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, Mauboussin or Valiant Demenour?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Valiant Demenour is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Valiant Demenour for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Valiant Demenour?
Valiant Demenour lasts longest (Valiant Demenour 90/100, Mauboussin 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mauboussin or Valiant Demenour?
Valiant Demenour projects furthest (Valiant Demenour 88/100, Mauboussin 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mauboussin and Valiant Demenour smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, White Peach and Turkish Rose.
Is Mauboussin or Valiant Demenour better for summer or winter?
Valiant Demenour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mauboussin and Valiant Demenour?
Mauboussin has top notes of Yellow Plum, Mirabelle, Blood Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, White Peach, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Valiant Demenour features Calabrian bergamot, White Peach, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.
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