Fragrance comparison

Sandstone Grès vs Valor

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Sandstone Grès

Mistral

4.254 votes

Rank #45,773 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Valor

Riggs

3.3858 votes

Rank #14,589 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valor takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sandstone Grès
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Valor
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Sandstone Grès0/4

Valor4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sandstone GrèsMistral

ValorRiggs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

3.38/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityValor

SillageValor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerValorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

woody74%

white floral65%

fresh spicy56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

smoky69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Elemi resinLemonPink Pepper

Heart

BenzoinFrankincenseOrange Blossom

Base

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

ChestnutRoasted NutsPink PepperClove

Heart

FireBenzoinOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaGuaiac WoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Benzoin, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring33

Summer22

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerValorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandstone Grès opens with a bright mix of lemon, pink pepper and elemi, then settles into a warm amber-incense core with soft woods underneath. It reads clean, sharp and quietly polished rather than loud. If you like aromatic citrus fragrances with a dry, resinous backbone and a more masculine lean, this is an easy on…

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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…

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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, Sandstone Grès or Valor?

Valor takes 4 of 4 categories. Sandstone Grès is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Valor is rated 3.38/5 from 58 votes. Choose Sandstone Grès for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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, Sandstone Grès or Valor?

Valor lasts longest (Valor 80/100, Sandstone Grès 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandstone Grès or Valor?

Valor projects furthest (Valor 69/100, Sandstone Grès 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandstone Grès and Valor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Benzoin, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Sandstone Grès or Valor better for summer or winter?

Sandstone Grès suits daytime wear; Valor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandstone Grès and Valor?

Sandstone Grès has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Benzoin, Frankincense and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.