Is Swiss Arabian Valencia a dupe of Montale Starry Nights?
Starry Nights EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Valencia EDP
Starry Nights and Valencia share a similar profile, dominated by rose, musk, and fruity notes, but Starry Nights leans into a bolder, more synthetic apple accord. Valencia, on the other hand, offers a more balanced composition, emphasizing its powdery and citrus elements. Both are strong and long-lasting, but Valencia is slightly less intense. If you enjoy beast-mode fragrances but find Starry Nights too overpowering, Valencia provides a smoother, more wearable alternative. If you want beast mode, go with montale.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Starry Nights
- Valencia
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a fragrance with beast-mode projection.
- You love a pronounced, juicy apple note.
- You prefer a more synthetic, modern feel.
- You want a compliment-pulling fragrance.
- You prefer a smoother, more balanced scent.
- You want a beast mode fragrance but not too loud.
- You enjoy powdery, citrusy undertones.
- You want something slightly more versatile.
This one's a proper beast - you'll either love its intense rose-musk-apple bomb or find it a synthetic headache. It's divisive, loud, and definitely not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a unique, compliment-pulling superstar.
Valencia is an absolute beast mode fragrance. It's wildly divisive, with people either loving its unique, powerful aura or finding it utterly repulsive and headache-inducing. Approach with caution and a light hand, as this scent is not for the faint of heart.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its formidable projection and longevity, Starry Nights is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its bold character makes it perfect for date nights or formal events, while its strength suggests caution for office wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' performance regarding sillage and longevity, Valencia is best reserved for situations where its intensity won't overwhelm. It's too potent for the office or sport, but could make a statement on a date or for casual wear, though some find it too 'masculine' or 'chemical' for general social settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Powdery, Apple
Adds gardenia and peony, drops patchouli
Where to buy
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