Fragrance comparison

Stormy Day vs Valley of Kings

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Valley of Kings

Antonio Maretti

3.008 votes

Rank #64,300 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stormy Day takes 3 of 4 categories.

Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valley of Kings
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Stormy Day3/4

Valley of Kings0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stormy DayZara

Valley of KingsAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

38%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityStormy Day

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value65

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

amber100%

citrus91%

violet83%

powdery74%

musky65%

sweet56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sweet OrangeAmberCitrusBlack Pepper

Heart

VioletRose PetalsSweet NotesJasmine

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesViolet and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#64,300

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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Valley of Kings opens with sweet orange, bright citrus and a peppery amber glow, then softens into a powdery violet and floral heart. As it settles, musk, cashmere wood, sandalwood and oakmoss give it a smooth, slightly velvety finish. It reads as an amber-forward scent with a polished sweetness rather than a sharp fr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stormy Day or Valley of Kings?

Stormy Day takes 3 of 4 categories. Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes; Valley of Kings is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valley of Kings for a amber and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stormy Day or Valley of Kings?

Stormy Day lasts longest (Stormy Day 62/100, Valley of Kings 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stormy Day or Valley of Kings?

Projection is very close: Stormy Day 50/100, Valley of Kings 50/100 for sillage.

Do Stormy Day and Valley of Kings smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet and Black Pepper.

Is Stormy Day or Valley of Kings better for summer or winter?

Stormy Day suits daytime wear; Valley of Kings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stormy Day and Valley of Kings?

Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper. Valley of Kings has top notes of Sweet Orange, Amber, Citrus and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Rose Petals, Sweet Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.