Valparaiso vs Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.
ValparaisoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Valparaiso2/7
Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Valparaiso
- Longevity
- Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
- Value for money
- Valparaiso
- Versatility
- Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de ParfumScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%
3.99/ 5 · 704 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
49%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
156 votes
45%Love
27%Like
13%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
704 votes
Category winnerValparaisoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
SillageScandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValparaisoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
amber70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
woody69%
lavender61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LavenderLemonMintBergamotPetitgrainTarragonBasil
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRose de Mai
Base
MossAmbergrisCloveVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliCedarLabdanum
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer27
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night89
Spring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,360
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#2,142
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews135
Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotValparaiso 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…
Reviews →Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is a polished aromatic fougere built around sharp lavender, bright citrus and a green, mossy spine. It opens brisk and bitter, then settles into a smoother, spiced drydown with tonka warmth and a slightly earthy, old-school barbershop feel. It suits someone who enjoys classic masculin…
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, Valparaiso or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes; Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 704 votes. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Valparaiso or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
They last about the same: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 68/100, Valparaiso 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Valparaiso or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
Projection is very close: Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 57/100, Valparaiso 55/100 for sillage.
Do Valparaiso and Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Petitgrain.
Is Valparaiso or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Valparaiso is the stronger pick. Valparaiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Valparaiso and Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar. Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Clove and Vetiver.
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