Valor Chivalry

It has Aventus DNA, is a high-quality, Hacivat-style drink that's worth trying, in my opinion.

From the first spray, it becomes clear that Valor Chivalry is not trying to be a heavy oriental Arabian perfume - something that I personally consider a big plus. Instead, it chooses a more European approach: freshness, purity and elegance, built on a classic citrus structure. The beginning is bright and vibrant. Bergamot and lemon give a feeling of fresh air, and pineapple adds juiciness without turning the composition into a sweet fruit cocktail. Black pepper brings the necessary spark and does not allow the fragrance to become too light or banal. After about twenty minutes, the perfume gradually changes direction. Lily of the valley and jasmine soften the citruses and add a sense of calm and purity, without the flowers dominating. This is not a floral fragrance, but rather a fresh-woody one with a slight green glow. The real power comes from the base. Cedar and patchouli create a dry, noble woodiness, on which amber and musk add softness and a pleasant feeling of clean skin. The finish is not heavy, nor sweet, but rather remains discreet, tidy and mature. What I like: ✔ Fresh without smelling too cheap, even though its price is like that. ✔ Citrus seems natural and pleasant. ✔ There is no intrusive sweetness. ✔ The woody base brings a sense of class. ✔ It is suitable for everyday life, office, meetings and the spring-autumn season. What I don't like: ✔ In most cases, it feels like synthetic ✔ I don't detect any particular artistic risk. ✔ Valor Chivalry is a very well-made fragrance, but it is not one of those perfumes that you will remember as a work of art in years to come. ✔ It strives more to be easy to wear than to evoke emotions and be liked. Who is it for? For a person who wants: to smell clean; to look tidy; not to burden others; to be elegant without unnecessary noise. I would not recommend it to people looking for dark, resinous, leathery or avant-garde compositions. If I had to describe it with one picture... Imagine an early spring morning. A white linen shirt. A slightly unbuttoned collar. Old stone streets. A cup of espresso. No ostentatiousness. Just a feeling of calm and confidence. My rating Aroma 4.7 / 10 Quality of the composition 6.8 / 10 Originality 9.2 / 10 Versatility 5.5 / 10 Price/quality 9.5 / 10 Collector's value 2.0 / 10