Fragrance comparison

Valor vs Gelsomino

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valor

Riggs

3.3858 votes

Rank #14,625 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Gelsomino

Carpentieri Profumi

4.1010 votes

Rank #42,353 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valor takes 3 of 5 categories.

Valor
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Gelsomino
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Valor3/5

Gelsomino2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gelsomino
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valor
Sillage & projection: Valor
Value for money: Gelsomino
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

ValorRiggs

GelsominoCarpentieri Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 52%Had 3%Want 45%

Category winnerGelsominoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityValor

SillageValor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value78

Category winnerGelsominoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

smoky69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

sweet60%

yellow floral50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChestnutRoasted NutsPink PepperClove

Heart

FireBenzoinOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaGuaiac WoodCashmeran

Top

JasmineYlang-YlangPeach Blossom

Heart

Orange BlossomCloveCarrot SeedsCoconut

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodTolu BalsamOakmossPatchouliGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesClove, Benzoin, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer22

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#42,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerValorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valor 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…

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Carpentieri Profumi Gelsomino opens with an unvarnished wave of raw jasmine and golden ylang-ylang. Created by an artisanal Calabrian house, this white floral scent avoids modern synthetic clean musk in favor of traditional depth. Spicy clove and earthy carrot seeds cut through the heavy petals in the heart, preventin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Valor or Gelsomino?

Valor takes 3 of 5 categories. Valor is rated 3.38/5 from 58 votes; Gelsomino is rated 4.10/5 from 10 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 Gelsomino for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Valor or Gelsomino?

Valor lasts longest (Valor 80/100, Gelsomino 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valor or Gelsomino?

Valor projects furthest (Valor 69/100, Gelsomino 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valor and Gelsomino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Benzoin, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Valor or Gelsomino better for summer or winter?

Valor suits day or night wear; Gelsomino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valor and Gelsomino?

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. Gelsomino has top notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Peach Blossom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Clove, Carrot Seeds and Coconut, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Oakmoss.