His Sartorial vs New Valaam
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Sartorial takes 3 of 4 categories.
His SartorialChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New ValaamChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Sartorial3/4
New Valaam1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Sartorial
- Sillage & projection
- His Sartorial
- Value for money
- His Sartorial
- 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
His SartorialThe Dua BrandNew ValaamPhronema PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
3.92/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevityHis Sartorial
SillageHis Sartorial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis SartorialBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fresh77%
sweet69%
honey61%
green100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Metallic notesLinden BlossomGurjan balsamBlack PepperWatery NotesViolet LeafWoody NotesWhite MuskPatchouliAldehydesLavenderCyclamen
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen
Base
OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Aldehydes and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for His Sartorial, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer71
Fall14
Winter14
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,969
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,961
PerfumerWeston Adam
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerNew ValaamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Sartorial by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum interpretation of a classic barbershop fougere built on crisp aromatics, leather, and warm resins. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, fresh ginger, and cool metallic notes that recall hot steam rising from freshly pressed fabric. As the opening settles, ar…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, His Sartorial or New Valaam?
His Sartorial takes 3 of 4 categories. His Sartorial is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose His Sartorial for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, His Sartorial or New Valaam?
His Sartorial lasts longest (His Sartorial 80/100, New Valaam 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Sartorial or New Valaam?
His Sartorial projects furthest (His Sartorial 75/100, New Valaam 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Sartorial and New Valaam smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Aldehydes and Cyclamen.
Is His Sartorial or New Valaam better for summer or winter?
His Sartorial suits daytime wear; New Valaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Sartorial and New Valaam?
His Sartorial features Metallic notes, Linden Blossom, Gurjan balsam, Black Pepper and Watery Notes. 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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