Fragrance comparison

Lace vs New Valaam

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lace

Marilyn Miglin

4.6213 votes

Rank #19,982 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #26,552 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lace takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lace
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lace3/5

New Valaam2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaceMarilyn Miglin

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 47%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerLaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNew Valaam

SillageNew Valaam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineDamask Rose

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwood

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen

Base

OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,552

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lace by Marilyn Miglin is a bright floral fruity perfume that centres on crisp citrus and soft florals over a smooth woody base. It opens with an energetic splash of Italian mandarin and tart grapefruit, offering an immediate sunny lift. As the citrus settles, a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, narcissus, and d…

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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, Lace or New Valaam?

Lace takes 3 of 5 categories. Lace is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Lace for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lace or New Valaam?

New Valaam lasts longest (New Valaam 76/100, Lace 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lace or New Valaam?

Projection is very close: New Valaam 62/100, Lace 61/100 for sillage.

Do Lace and New Valaam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Lace or New Valaam better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lace and New Valaam?

Lace has top notes of Grapefruit and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Damask Rose, a base of Amber 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.