Fragrance comparison

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne vs Valparaiso

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 860 ratings analysed

5 wins

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Roja Dove

3.99704 votes

Rank #2,142 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Valparaiso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne5/7

Valparaiso2/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Community sentiment: Valparaiso
Longevity: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Sillage & projection: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Value for money: Valparaiso
Versatility: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRoja Dove

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 704 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

704 votes

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerValparaisoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

SillageScandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value64

Category winnerValparaisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonMintBergamotPetitgrainTarragonBasil

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRose de Mai

Base

MossAmbergrisCloveVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliCedarLabdanum

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex9

Women4

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,142

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews135

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is a polished aromatic fougere built around sharp lavender, bright citrus and a green, mossy spine. It opens brisk and bitter, then settles into a smoother, spiced drydown with tonka warmth and a slightly earthy, old-school barbershop feel. It suits someone who enjoys classic masculin…

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Valparaiso by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a dry, resinous woody perfume built around crisp spice and aromatic earth. It opens with bitter petitgrain, cool cardamom, and grated nutmeg, giving an immediate burst of fresh spicy energy. As the initial sharpness settles, a resinous core of olibanum and warm myrrh emerge…

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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, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne or Valparaiso?

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 704 votes; Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes. Choose Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne or Valparaiso?

They last about the same: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 68/100, Valparaiso 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne or Valparaiso?

Projection is very close: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 57/100, Valparaiso 55/100 for sillage.

Do Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne and Valparaiso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne or Valparaiso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Valparaiso is the stronger pick. Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne and Valparaiso?

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Clove and Vetiver. Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.