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Aroma Vivienne vs New Valaam

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 48 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma Vivienne takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Aroma Vivienne

    Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • New Valaam

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aroma Vivienne3/5
New Valaam2/5
Ratings & consensus
Aroma Vivienne
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
New Valaam
Sillage & projection
Aroma Vivienne
Value for money
Aroma Vivienne
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
New Valaam

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Aroma VivienneDFG1924
New ValaamPhronema Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
3.92/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%
Category winnerAroma VivienneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

25%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityNew Valaam

SillageAroma Vivienne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value25
Category winnerAroma VivienneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
green100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Vanilla
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberSandalwoodMyrrh
Top
Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen
Base
OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Amber and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Aroma Vivienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer38
Fall100
Winter63
Day79
Night100
Spring100
Summer71
Fall14
Winter14
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Date 32%Casual 30%Work 27%Party 11%
Men18
Unisex64
Women18
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,646

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,473

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNew ValaamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DFG1924 Aroma Vivienne begins with an immediate rush of juicy peach backed by tart Italian bergamot. The fruit feels ripe and slightly fuzzy rather than sugary candy. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus lifts away, leaving behind a smooth wave of creamy vanilla. This is not bakery frosting. Instead, deep golden a…

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New Valaam by Phronema Perfumes is a daring unisex scent that leads with sharp yuzu and bright lily-of-the-valley. As it dries, it shifts into a complex green and mossy composition, anchored by civet and earthy vetiver. This 2022 release excels in spring weather, offering a crisp yet animalic profile that demands atte…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aroma Vivienne or New Valaam?

Aroma Vivienne takes 3 of 5 categories. Aroma Vivienne is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Aroma Vivienne for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aroma Vivienne or New Valaam?

New Valaam lasts longest (New Valaam 76/100, Aroma Vivienne 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aroma Vivienne or New Valaam?

Projection is very close: Aroma Vivienne 64/100, New Valaam 62/100 for sillage.

Do Aroma Vivienne and New Valaam smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Amber and Myrrh.

Is Aroma Vivienne or New Valaam better for summer or winter?

Aroma Vivienne suits evening wear; New Valaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma Vivienne and New Valaam?

Aroma Vivienne has top notes of Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Myrrh. New Valaam has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Yuzu, Grapefruit and Aldehydes, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cassis, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Myrrh and Vetiver.

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