Fragrance comparison

Valero vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 227 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valero

Parfums de Marly

3.01226 votes

Rank #18,306 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,653 AmberFresh 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.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Valero3/4

VIII Eight1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valero
Sillage & projection: Valero
Value for money: VIII Eight
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

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.01/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

1 vote · 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 value50

Category winnerVIII EightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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#60,653

PerfumerNot listed

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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

Valero takes 3 of 4 categories. Valero is rated 3.01/5 from 226 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Valero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valero or VIII Eight?

Valero lasts longest (Valero 63/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valero or VIII Eight?

Valero projects furthest (Valero 53/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valero and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is Valero or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Valero suits daytime wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valero and VIII Eight?

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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.