Valor vs Aphrodisiac Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Valor takes 3 of 4 categories.
ValorChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Aphrodisiac FireChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Valor3/4
Aphrodisiac Fire1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Valor
- Sillage & projection
- Valor
- Value for money
- Aphrodisiac Fire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Valor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ValorRiggsAphrodisiac FireThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
23%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityValor
SillageValor
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAphrodisiac FireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
smoky69%
powdery61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ChestnutRoasted NutsPink PepperClove
Heart
FireBenzoinOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaGuaiac WoodCashmeran
Notes
Juniper BerriesOrange BlossomYlang-YlangGuaiac WoodPink PepperPeru BalsamSandalwoodCashmeranBergamotChestnutVanillaHedione
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesChestnut, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Aphrodisiac Fire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer22
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,625
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#66,841
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerValorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotValor is a smoky, spicy amber built around roasted chestnut, clove and vanilla, with a dry woody base and a soft floral lift from orange blossom. It reads warm, slightly sweet and gently powdery rather than bright or fresh. This feels best suited to cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you enjoy cozy gourman…
Reviews →Aphrodisiac Fire by The Dua Brand opens with an energizing pop of pink pepper, tart bergamot, and fresh juniper berries before settling into its sweet, smoldering core. At the center of the fragrance, creamy orange blossom and soft rose mingle with warm clove, creating the feeling of drinking spiced cider next to a cr…
Reviews →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, Valor or Aphrodisiac Fire?
Valor takes 3 of 4 categories. Valor is rated 3.38/5 from 58 votes; Aphrodisiac Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Valor for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Aphrodisiac Fire for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Valor or Aphrodisiac Fire?
Valor lasts longest (Valor 80/100, Aphrodisiac Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Valor or Aphrodisiac Fire?
Valor projects furthest (Valor 69/100, Aphrodisiac Fire 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Valor and Aphrodisiac Fire smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Chestnut, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Valor or Aphrodisiac Fire better for summer or winter?
Valor suits day or night wear; Aphrodisiac Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Valor and Aphrodisiac Fire?
Valor has top notes of Chestnut, Roasted Nuts, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Fire, Benzoin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cashmeran. Aphrodisiac Fire features Juniper Berries, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Guaiac Wood and Pink Pepper.
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