Fragrance comparison

Nero Intenso vs Valiant

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 809 ratings analysed

Nero Intenso

Salas · 2023

4.405 votes

Rank #47,581 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #848 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nero Intenso
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valiant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nero Intenso1/4

Valiant3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valiant
Sillage & projection: Valiant
Value for money: Nero Intenso
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valiant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero IntensoSalas

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

4.26/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

639 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value24

Category winnerNero IntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

iris77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeYlang-Ylang

Heart

Orange BlossomOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Orris. 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

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,581

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#848

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerValiantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nero Intenso by Salas opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange softened by the sunny sweetness of ylang-ylang petals. As the initial citrus settles on your skin, a smooth heart of velvety orris root and orange blossom takes over, giving the fragrance a clean, cosmetic powder texture reminiscent of luxury ba…

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Valiant opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, petitgrain, and bitter grapefruit before yielding to dense ylang-ylang and creamy orange blossom. As the sharp citrus settles, powdery orris root and sweet cherry blossom create a heavy floral heart reminiscent of classic vintage formulas. The base relies on warm a…

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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, Nero Intenso or Valiant?

Valiant takes 3 of 4 categories. Nero Intenso is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes. Choose Nero Intenso for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nero Intenso or Valiant?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Nero Intenso 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Intenso or Valiant?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Nero Intenso 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Intenso and Valiant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Orris.

Is Nero Intenso or Valiant better for summer or winter?

Nero Intenso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero Intenso and Valiant?

Nero Intenso has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Orris, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Valiant has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Orris, Cherry Blossom and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalowood.