Fragrance comparison

Couture vs New Valaam

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Couture

Vicky Tiel

4.1921 votes

Rank #22,965 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #27,939 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Couture takes 3 of 4 categories.

Couture
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Couture3/4

New Valaam0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoutureVicky Tiel

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerCoutureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCouture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeMignonetteCassis

Heart

NarcissusIrisViolet LeafRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVetyver

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen

Base

OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Cassis and Narcissus. 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

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,939

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCoutureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Couture is a green floral aldehyde that targets women seeking a classical powder profile. It opens with bright mandarin and Amalfi lemon, soon leaning into a dry heart of narcissus and violet leaf. This scent suits formal daytime wear and breezy spring mornings, bringing a crisp, soap like texture that feel…

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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, Couture or New Valaam?

Couture takes 3 of 4 categories. Couture is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Couture for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Couture or New Valaam?

They last about the same: Couture 76/100, New Valaam 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Couture or New Valaam?

Couture projects furthest (Couture 68/100, New Valaam 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Couture and New Valaam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cassis and Narcissus.

Is Couture or New Valaam better for summer or winter?

Couture suits daytime wear; New Valaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Couture and New Valaam?

Couture has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Iris, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.