Fragrance comparison

Sama vs Valour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Sama

Mawwal Arabia

4.2631 votes

Rank #45,144 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Valour

Moudon

4.008 votes

Rank #57,084 GreenLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sama
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valour
Choose it for a green and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sama2/4

Valour2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SamaMawwal Arabia

ValourMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValour

SillageValour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

lavender92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Base

VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

SpearmintLavenderMandarinBergamotCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyCaramelJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaMuskBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily of the Valley, Cinnamon and Musk. Durations are only published for Valour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night74

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

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Valour by Moudon opens with an energetic snap of cool spearmint, clean lavender, and zesty bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial coolness settles, warm cinnamon and sweet caramel take over, blending smooth sweetness with gentle white jasmine. The dry-down anchors firmly into crea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sama or Valour?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Valour is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valour for a green and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sama or Valour?

Valour lasts longest (Valour 87/100, Sama 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sama or Valour?

Valour projects furthest (Valour 83/100, Sama 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sama and Valour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Cinnamon and Musk.

Is Sama or Valour better for summer or winter?

Sama suits daytime wear; Valour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sama and Valour?

Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli. Valour has top notes of Spearmint, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Tonka and Patchouli.