Fragrance comparison

Valhalla vs Diamonds

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 225 ratings analysed

4 wins

Valhalla

Paradis des Sens

4.25208 votes

Rank #4,257 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Diamonds

JAFRA

3.7117 votes

Rank #38,469 SweetLactonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valhalla takes 4 of 5 categories.

Valhalla
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Diamonds
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Valhalla4/5

Diamonds1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ValhallaParadis des Sens

DiamondsJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerValhallaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

208 votes

12%Love

65%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityValhalla

SillageDiamonds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value30

Category winnerValhallaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

woody61%

sweet100%

lactonic86%

vanilla72%

fruity58%

powdery44%

woody30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

MangoMandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodCashmere WoodEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaTonka BeanAmbrostar™Amberwood

Top

PearOrange PeelMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Milk MousseSweet NotesApricotGingerPatchouliBulgarian Rose

Base

PralineVanillaAmberSandalowoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Valhalla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter86

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex63

Women20

Casual 33%Party 29%Date 25%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,257

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#38,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerValhallaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradis des Sens Valhalla delivers an immediate blast of ripe mango, sparkling mandarin orange, and crisp pear. The opening is bright, juicy, and unapologetically tropical. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge evaporates, plush cashmere wood and Egyptian jasmine soften the zesty citrus edges. The drydo…

Reviews →

Diamonds by JAFRA is a sweet, lactonic chypre that balances fruity top notes of pear and mandarin with a heart of creamy milk mousse and Bulgarian rose. This 2013 release offers a gourmand leaning for women who enjoy warm, woody bases. It suits casual spring days or intimate evening wear when a moderate, feminine prof…

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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, Valhalla or Diamonds?

Valhalla takes 4 of 5 categories. Valhalla is rated 4.25/5 from 208 votes; Diamonds is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Valhalla for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Diamonds for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valhalla or Diamonds?

Valhalla lasts longest (Valhalla 77/100, Diamonds 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valhalla or Diamonds?

Diamonds projects furthest (Diamonds 68/100, Valhalla 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valhalla and Diamonds smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Cashmere Wood.

Is Valhalla or Diamonds better for summer or winter?

Valhalla suits daytime wear; Diamonds suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valhalla and Diamonds?

Valhalla has top notes of Mango, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Ambrostar™. Diamonds has top notes of Pear, Orange Peel, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Milk Mousse, Sweet Notes, Apricot and Ginger, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalowood.