Fragrance comparison

Signature X vs Valparaiso

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

Signature X

Western Valley Avenue London

5.001 votes

Rank #49,072 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Signature X
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Valparaiso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Signature X2/4

Valparaiso2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature XWestern Valley Avenue London

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValparaiso

SillageSignature X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSignature XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperLemonNutmeg

Heart

CardamomJuniperSaffron

Base

AmberCedarIncenseLeatherOakmossMuskMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Cedar and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerValparaisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature X opens with bright citrus, pink pepper and nutmeg, then moves into a darker mix of cardamom, saffron, juniper and dry woods. The dry-down looks built around amber, leather, incense and oud, so it should suit someone who likes a spicy masculine scent with a smoky, textured base. This reads more evening than …

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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, Signature X or Valparaiso?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Signature X is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes. Choose Signature X for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature X or Valparaiso?

Valparaiso lasts longest (Valparaiso 67/100, Signature X 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature X or Valparaiso?

Signature X projects furthest (Signature X 75/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature X and Valparaiso smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cedar and Myrrh.

Is Signature X or Valparaiso better for summer or winter?

Signature X suits evening wear; Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature X and Valparaiso?

Signature X has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Cedar, Incense and Leather. Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.