Fragrance comparison

Climat vs New Valaam

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,188 ratings analysed

5 wins

Climat

Lancôme

3.921,152 votes

Rank #3,634 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #27,957 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Climat takes 5 of 7 categories.

Climat
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Climat5/7

New Valaam2/7

Ratings & consensus: Climat
Community sentiment: New Valaam
Longevity: Climat
Sillage & projection: Climat
Value for money: Climat
Versatility: New Valaam
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Climat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClimatLancôme

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 1,152 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerClimatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,131 votes

25%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNew ValaamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityClimat

SillageClimat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value25

Category winnerClimatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusVioletBergamotJasmineRosePeach

Heart

AldehydesRosemaryTuberose

Base

CivetMuskSandalwoodVetiverBambooAmberTonka Bean

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen

Base

OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNew ValaamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#27,957

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerClimatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Climat is a vintage floral green with a sharp aldehydic opening, clear lily of the valley, and a cool soapy brightness that slowly turns creamier, woodier, and more musky on skin. It feels polished, powdery, and unmistakably old-school. This suits someone who enjoys classic perfume structure more than modern sweetness…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Climat or New Valaam?

Climat takes 5 of 7 categories. Climat is rated 3.92/5 from 1,152 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Climat for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Climat or New Valaam?

Climat lasts longest (Climat 80/100, New Valaam 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Climat or New Valaam?

Climat projects furthest (Climat 73/100, New Valaam 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Climat and New Valaam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Climat or New Valaam better for summer or winter?

For summer, New Valaam is the stronger pick. For winter, Climat is the stronger pick. New Valaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Climat and New Valaam?

Climat has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Aldehydes, Rosemary and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.