The smell in short
The first thing you smell is rose and violet. The heart brings tonka bean and violet. On the skin it settles into amber and tonka bean. Overall it smells gourmand and sweet.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
V.5 Valour notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Map Of The Heart V.5 Valour EDP
V.5 Valour EDP comes from Map Of The Heart. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €75, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Givenchy Amarige and Map Of The Heart V.5 Purple Heart.
Will people notice V.5 Valour?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Amarige and Map Of The Heart V.5 Purple Heart spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Givenchy Amarige and Map Of The Heart V.5 Purple Heart last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Map Of The Heart perfumes worth knowing
This house has 14 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are V.5 Purple Heart, V.6 Ecstasy and V.2 Black Heart.
Best season for V.5 Valour
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Givenchy Amarige is a lighter match.
If you like V.5 Valour, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes), Map Of The Heart V.5 Purple Heart (5 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (4 shared notes) and Stella McCartney Stella (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Stella McCartney Stella starts from €45.
Quick answers
What kind of scent is V.5 Valour?
A scent built on gourmand and sweet.
Is V.5 Valour unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.