Valor vs Black Widow by the Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Valor takes 4 of 4 categories.
ValorChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Black Widow by the FireChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Valor4/4
Black Widow by the Fire0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Valor
- Sillage & projection
- Valor
- Value for money
- Valor
- 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
ValorRiggsBlack Widow by the FireThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%
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
80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · 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 winnerValorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
smoky69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
chocolate77%
rum69%
almond61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody
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
Dark ChocolateRumGuaiac WoodAlmondClovesPink PepperSandalwoodVanillaCaramelOrange BlossomPeru BalsamHeliotrope
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Black Widow by the Fire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer22
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring40
Summer80
Fall80
Winter100
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#14,671
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#43,532
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 →Black Widow by the Fire by The Dua Brand combines the dark, decadent indulgence of bitter chocolate and spiced rum with the comforting warmth of roasted chestnuts and crackling campfire smoke. Built as a high-strength Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a mouthwatering burst of cacao and sweet liquor before revealing a h…
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 Black Widow by the Fire?
Valor takes 4 of 4 categories. Valor is rated 3.38/5 from 58 votes; Black Widow by the Fire is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Valor for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Black Widow by the Fire for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Valor or Black Widow by the Fire?
Valor lasts longest (Valor 80/100, Black Widow by the Fire 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Valor or Black Widow by the Fire?
Valor projects furthest (Valor 69/100, Black Widow by the Fire 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Valor and Black Widow by the Fire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.
Is Valor or Black Widow by the Fire better for summer or winter?
Valor suits day or night wear; Black Widow by the Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Valor and Black Widow by the 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. Black Widow by the Fire features Dark Chocolate, Rum, Guaiac Wood, Almond and Cloves.
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