Valparaiso vs Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin takes 4 of 5 categories.
ValparaisoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Story Of Oud Chapter 1: OriginChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Valparaiso1/5
Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
- Sillage & projection
- Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
- Value for money
- Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
- Fragranxe ranking
- Valparaiso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de ParfumStory Of Oud Chapter 1: OriginJivi ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
49%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
156 votes
50%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStory Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
SillageStory Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStory Of Oud Chapter 1: OriginBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
amber70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
Pink PepperCardamomOlibanumNutmegMyrtleBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrrhGeranium
Base7-10+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskIncenseOudLeatherCastoreumCedar
Category winnerStory Of Oud Chapter 1: OriginLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer27
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night89
Spring17
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day17
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#14,360
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#54,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerValparaisoHigher 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 →Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin by Jivi Parfums delivers an uncompromising, resinous blast of warm spice right out of the nozzle. The initial spray crackles with sharp pink pepper, green cardamom pods, and smoky olibanum resin, immediately announcing its cold-weather intentions. Give it ten minutes, and the bite soften…
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 Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin?
Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin takes 4 of 5 categories. Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes; Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Valparaiso or Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin?
Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin lasts longest (Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin 88/100, Valparaiso 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Valparaiso or Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin?
Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin projects furthest (Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin 70/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Valparaiso and Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.
Is Valparaiso or Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin better for summer or winter?
Valparaiso suits daytime wear; Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Valparaiso and Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin?
Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar. Story Of Oud Chapter 1: Origin has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Olibanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Incense.
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