Fragrance comparison

Shanghai vs Valour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Shanghai

Lentheric

4.502 votes

Rank #53,147 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Valour

Moudon

4.008 votes

Rank #57,084 GreenLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valour takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shanghai
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Valour
Choose it for a green and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shanghai1/3

Valour2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShanghaiLentheric

ValourMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageValour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

green100%

lavender92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotCinnamonHyacinthCloveVerbenaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseFrankincenseCarnationGeraniumJasmineSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberMyrrhTonka

Top15-30 mins

SpearmintLavenderMandarinBergamotCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyCaramelJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaMuskBalsamic Notes

Category winnerValourLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShanghaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shanghai by Lentheric is an early twentieth-century oriental floral built on spicy heat and deep resins. It kicks off with a sharp snap of clove, cinnamon, and soapy aldehydes before smoothing out into rich Bulgarian rose and peppery carnation. The base runs dark and slow. Myrrh, frankincense, and aged oakmoss give th…

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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, Shanghai or Valour?

Valour takes 2 of 3 categories. Shanghai is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Valour is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Shanghai for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valour for a green and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Shanghai or Valour?

Valour projects furthest (Valour 83/100, Shanghai 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shanghai and Valour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Shanghai or Valour better for summer or winter?

Shanghai suits evening wear; Valour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shanghai and Valour?

Shanghai has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Hyacinth, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Frankincense, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. 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.