What does it smell like?
Main smell: musky and citrus. It opens with aldehydes and white peach, moves to orange blossom and petalia and dries down to musk and ambroxan.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Valaya notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Parfums De Marly Valaya EDP
Valaya EDP is made by Parfums De Marly. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits Valaya
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Dolce&Gabbana The One is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Dolce&Gabbana The One.
Other Parfums de Marly perfumes
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Oajan, Haltane and Pegasus Exclusif.
Is Valaya long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Dolce&Gabbana The One and Van Cleef & Arpels First. Base notes like musk and ambroxan are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €211. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Dolce&Gabbana The One and Lanvin Arpege.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
If you like Valaya, try these
Similar picks to try: Dolce&Gabbana The One (6 shared notes), Van Cleef & Arpels First (7 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (7 shared notes) and Gabriela Sabatini (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Van Cleef & Arpels First starts from €132.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Who would like Valaya?
People who enjoy musky and citrus smells.
When did Valaya come out?
It came out in 2023.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.