Valor
Spirit Of KingsExtrait2022
Side by side
Valor vs. Bois Doré
Is Valor better than Bois Doré?
Bois Doré wears longer on skin, while Valor projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
MuskVanilla
amberpowderyvanillasweet
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The essentials
What's different between Valor and Bois Doré?
| Valor | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Valor and Bois Doré smell?
Valor
Amber
Floral
Powdery
Caramel
Musky
Vanilla
Fresh
Animalic
Bois Doré
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Tobacco
Almond
Nutty
Powdery
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Valor and Bois Doré share?
Top—
Mineral NotesBlack Pepper
Heart
AmberHedioneCaramel
VanillaCedarwood
Base
MuskVanillaCedarAmbergrisMoss
Tonka BeanWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Valor or Bois Doré?
| Valor | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Valor and Bois Doré?
Valor doesn't tiptoe. The combination of hedione's transparent quality with caramel's bitter-sweet depth and amber's assertive presence creates a fragrance that announces itself.Valor
Sweet-woody with an edge. For someone who wants vanilla without the obvious, almond without the pastry. The mineral and pepper give it a pulse beneath the warmth. A quiet luxury, not a statement.Bois Doré
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