Fragrance comparison

New Valaam vs Pois de Senteur Parfum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #25,473 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Pois de Senteur Parfum

Caron

4.3358 votes

Rank #10,968 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pois de Senteur Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pois de Senteur Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

New Valaam0/7

Pois de Senteur Parfum7/7

Ratings & consensus: Pois de Senteur Parfum
Community sentiment: Pois de Senteur Parfum
Longevity: Pois de Senteur Parfum
Sillage & projection: Pois de Senteur Parfum
Value for money: Pois de Senteur Parfum
Versatility: Pois de Senteur Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pois de Senteur Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

Pois de Senteur ParfumCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

4.33/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

Category winnerPois de Senteur ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

50%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerPois de Senteur ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPois de Senteur Parfum

SillagePois de Senteur Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPois de Senteur ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

musky77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen

Base

OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

CyclamenHyacinthRose

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Pois de Senteur Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter92

Day92

Night100

Category winnerPois de Senteur ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Work 22%Party 19%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,473

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPois de Senteur ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Caron Pois de Senteur Parfum is a dense vintage floral that feels worlds away from today's airy mall fragrances. One spray is plenty. The perfume opens with sharp green hyacinth, damp cyclamen, and a heavy burst of classic rose that takes several minutes to settle down. As the initial sharpness fades, creamy jasmine a…

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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, New Valaam or Pois de Senteur Parfum?

Pois de Senteur Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes; Pois de Senteur Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 58 votes. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pois de Senteur Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Valaam or Pois de Senteur Parfum?

Pois de Senteur Parfum lasts longest (Pois de Senteur Parfum 81/100, New Valaam 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Valaam or Pois de Senteur Parfum?

Pois de Senteur Parfum projects furthest (Pois de Senteur Parfum 67/100, New Valaam 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Valaam and Pois de Senteur Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Cyclamen.

Is New Valaam or Pois de Senteur Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pois de Senteur Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Pois de Senteur Parfum is the stronger pick. New Valaam suits daytime wear; Pois de Senteur Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Valaam and Pois de Senteur Parfum?

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. Pois de Senteur Parfum has top notes of Cyclamen, Hyacinth and Rose, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar.