Fragrance comparison

Valparaiso vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,179 ratings analysed

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #25,058 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Valparaiso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Valparaiso3/7

Reflection 45 Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Reflection 45 Man
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: Reflection 45 Man
Value for money: Valparaiso
Versatility: Valparaiso
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valparaiso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageReflection 45 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value22

Category winnerValparaisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerValparaisoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#25,058

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValparaisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valparaiso by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a dry, resinous woody perfume built around crisp spice and aromatic earth. It opens with bitter petitgrain, cool cardamom, and grated nutmeg, giving an immediate burst of fresh spicy energy. As the initial sharpness settles, a resinous core of olibanum and warm myrrh emerge…

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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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, Valparaiso or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Valparaiso or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Valparaiso 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valparaiso or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valparaiso and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Valparaiso or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valparaiso is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valparaiso and Reflection 45 Man?

Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.