Fragrance comparison

Nilubol (นิลุบล) vs New Valaam

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nilubol (นิลุบล)

Prin

3.5826 votes

Rank #23,994 FloralGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

New Valaam

Phronema Perfumes

3.9236 votes

Rank #27,087 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nilubol (นิลุบล) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nilubol (นิลุบล)
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
New Valaam
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nilubol (นิลุบล)4/7

New Valaam2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nilubol (นิลุบล)Prin

New ValaamPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 14%Had 17%Want 68%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNew ValaamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

26 votes

25%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNew ValaamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNilubol (นิลุบล)

SillageNilubol (นิลุบล)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

green100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CivetGalbanumMalaysian OudViolet LeafTomato LeafHeliotropeChamomileLilacOudBirch TarAmbretteOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyYuzuGrapefruitAldehydesPeachHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCassisNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCyclamen

Base

OakmossCivetMyrrhVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCivet, Violet Leaf and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Nilubol (นิลุบล), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNilubol (นิลุบล)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,994

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#27,087

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNilubol (นิลุบล)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nilubol by Prin is a dense, unconventional floral fragrance that builds a swampy, nocturnal mood around blue water lily and bitter greenery. Prin Lomros crafts a challenging profile where sharp tomato leaf, galbanum, and violet leaf cut across fleshy peach, black currant, and creamy orris butter. As the aquatic floral…

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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, Nilubol (นิลุบล) or New Valaam?

Nilubol (นิลุบล) takes 4 of 7 categories. Nilubol (นิลุบล) is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; New Valaam is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Nilubol (นิลุบล) for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose New Valaam for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nilubol (นิลุบล) or New Valaam?

Nilubol (นิลุบล) lasts longest (Nilubol (นิลุบล) 88/100, New Valaam 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nilubol (นิลุบล) or New Valaam?

Nilubol (นิลุบล) projects furthest (Nilubol (นิลุบล) 75/100, New Valaam 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nilubol (นิลุบล) and New Valaam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Civet, Violet Leaf and Heliotrope.

Is Nilubol (นิลุบล) or New Valaam better for summer or winter?

For summer, New Valaam is the stronger pick. For winter, Nilubol (นิลุบล) is the stronger pick. Nilubol (นิลุบล) suits evening wear; New Valaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nilubol (นิลุบล) and New Valaam?

Nilubol (นิลุบล) features Civet, Galbanum, Malaysian Oud, Violet Leaf and Tomato Leaf. 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.