Fragrance comparison

Valero vs Be The Legend

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valero

Parfums de Marly

3.01226 votes

Rank #18,306 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Be The Legend

Água de Cheiro

4.002 votes

Rank #58,868 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valero takes 3 of 4 categories.

Valero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Be The Legend
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Valero3/4

Be The Legend1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ValeroParfums de Marly

Be The LegendÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.01/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

23%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

29%Hate

226 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValero

SillageValero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBe The LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumNutmegCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

Ambrox SuperPatchouliSandalwood

Top

LimeApplePomeloLavenderBergamot

Heart

JuniperGeraniumCardamomNutmeg

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Valero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall74

Winter28

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#58,868

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valero by Parfums de Marly hits skin with an immediate snap of tart citron, crisp bergamot, and chilled juniper berries. The first two minutes bring a fast solvent lift before aromatic lavender, nutmeg, and dry cypress take over the heart. It smells undeniably clean. Think of an upscale barbershop shave cream infused …

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Be The Legend by Água de Cheiro brings a fresh woody and spicy profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of lime and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and nutmeg. This masculine fragrance works best in temperate spring weather or during casual office hours, offering a bala…

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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, Valero or Be The Legend?

Valero takes 3 of 4 categories. Valero is rated 3.01/5 from 226 votes; Be The Legend is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Valero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Be The Legend for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Valero or Be The Legend?

Valero lasts longest (Valero 63/100, Be The Legend 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valero or Be The Legend?

Valero projects furthest (Valero 53/100, Be The Legend 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valero and Be The Legend smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Valero or Be The Legend better for summer or winter?

Valero suits daytime wear; Be The Legend suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valero and Be The Legend?

Valero has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Cypress, a base of Ambrox Super, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Be The Legend has top notes of Lime, Apple, Pomelo and Lavender, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.