Fragrance comparison

New Valaam vs Rauque

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 370 ratings analysed

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #28,107 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rauque

Roberto Greco

4.34334 votes

Rank #552 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rauque takes 5 of 7 categories.

New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rauque
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

New Valaam2/7

Rauque5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

RauqueRoberto Greco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

4.34/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerRauqueRating 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

69%Love

13%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

9%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerNew ValaamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRauque

SillageRauque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerRauqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

amber92%

green84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and floral

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

Top

Violet LeafCassia

Heart

NarcissusMushroomAcáciaMyrrhOsmanthus

Base

LeatherPine tarAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Narcissus and Myrrh. 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

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNew ValaamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,107

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#552

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews111

Category winnerRauqueHigher 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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Rauque by Roberto Greco is a challenging, artistic study in floral leather and earthy mushroom. Launched in 2023, this fragrance leans heavily into a raw, tactile aesthetic. It is a striking, unisex composition that avoids conventional beauty to offer something far more visceral and grounded. Perfect for those who wan…

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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, New Valaam or Rauque?

Rauque takes 5 of 7 categories. New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes; Rauque is rated 4.34/5 from 334 votes. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rauque for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, New Valaam or Rauque?

Rauque lasts longest (Rauque 86/100, New Valaam 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Valaam or Rauque?

Rauque projects furthest (Rauque 73/100, New Valaam 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Valaam and Rauque smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Narcissus and Myrrh.

Is New Valaam or Rauque better for summer or winter?

For summer, New Valaam is the stronger pick. For winter, Rauque is the stronger pick. New Valaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Valaam and Rauque?

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. Rauque has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cassia, heart notes of Narcissus, Mushroom, Acácia and Myrrh, a base of Leather, Pine tar and Ambrarome.