Question 1

What's the difference between Valparaiso and Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Valparaiso is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Couvent Maison de Parfum (2018) dominated by Woody accords. Mon Guerlain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2017) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Valparaiso or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Valparaiso scores 4.02/5 vs Mon Guerlain at 4.08/5. Mon Guerlain's standout strength: Soft, sweet vanilla with sophisticated undertones. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Valparaiso and Mon Guerlain smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Mon Guerlain: The r/fragrance community views Mon Guerlain positively overall, praising its comforting vanilla scent and broad appeal.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Valparaiso or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Mon Guerlain: Longevity and projection issues reported by some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Valparaiso vs Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Valparaiso scores highest for fall wear; Mon Guerlain scores highest for fall wear. Valparaiso leans daytime, Mon Guerlain leans daytime.

Valparaiso vs Mon Guerlain

Comparison Summary

Unique to Mon Guerlain (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mon Guerlain

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Attribute	Valparaiso	Mon Guerlain
Brand	Le Couvent Maison de Parfum	Guerlain
Year	2018	2017
Rating	4.02	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	11