Valparaiso
Le Couvent Maison de ParfumEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Valparaiso vs. Nord du Nord
Is Valparaiso better than Nord du Nord?
Valparaiso wears longer on skin, while Nord du Nord projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cedarwood
woodyaromaticfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Valparaiso and Nord du Nord?
| Valparaiso | Nord du Nord | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexandra Monet | Pierre-Constantin Guéros |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Valparaiso and Nord du Nord smell?
Valparaiso
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Balsamic
Patchouli
Nord du Nord
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fresh Spicy
Camphor
Fresh
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Valparaiso and Nord du Nord share?
Top
Cardamom
Peppermint
Heart
FrankincenseMyrrhPatchouli
Rock MossAlpine lichen
Base
VetiverCedarwood
EucalyptusBalsam FirCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Valparaiso and Nord du Nord work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Valparaiso or Nord du Nord?
| Valparaiso | Nord du Nord | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Valparaiso and Nord du Nord?
The opening hits harder than you'd expect. That cardamom bite either pulls you in or makes you pause. By the time the resins arrive, you've made your decision.Valparaiso
Nord du Nord isn't interested in being liked by everyone. The ice accord hits sharp, the mint stays bright, and there's a moment where the forest floor arrives, moss, lichen, cold resin.Nord du Nord
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