Fragrance comparison

Mimosa Myrrh vs New Valaam

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mimosa Myrrh

Marissa Zappas

4.1422 votes

Rank #22,851 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #26,552 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mimosa Myrrh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mimosa Myrrh
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mimosa Myrrh3/5

New Valaam2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mimosa MyrrhMarissa Zappas

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerMimosa MyrrhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNew Valaam

SillageNew Valaam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMimosa MyrrhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

HeliotropeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaCassisCardamom

Base3 to 5 hours

MyrrhVanillaMuskTonka Bean

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen

Base

OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Bergamot, Cassis and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Mimosa Myrrh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex55

Women36

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,851

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,552

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMimosa MyrrhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mimosa Myrrh by Marissa Zappas offers a distinctive balance between fluffy yellow floral powder and resinous base notes. It opens with an unusual pairing of almond-tinged heliotrope and bright bergamot. The scent develops into a soft heart of yellow mimosa blossoms, tart cassis, and spicy cardamom. In the dry-down, re…

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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, Mimosa Myrrh or New Valaam?

Mimosa Myrrh takes 3 of 5 categories. Mimosa Myrrh is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Mimosa Myrrh for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Mimosa Myrrh or New Valaam?

New Valaam lasts longest (New Valaam 76/100, Mimosa Myrrh 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mimosa Myrrh or New Valaam?

New Valaam projects furthest (New Valaam 62/100, Mimosa Myrrh 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mimosa Myrrh and New Valaam smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Bergamot, Cassis and Myrrh.

Is Mimosa Myrrh or New Valaam better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mimosa Myrrh and New Valaam?

Mimosa Myrrh has top notes of Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Cassis and Cardamom, a base of Myrrh, Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.