WS-PDM-2023

Valaya

2023Men

musky up front, then citrus, settling into white floral.

Valaya by Parfums de Marly is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Valaya was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Aldehydes, White Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Petalia, Nympheal™, Vetiver and Mahonia; base notes are Musk,…

musky citrus white floral fresh

Nose: Quentin Bisch

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Petalia, Nympheal™, Vetiver, Mahonia
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

91%

74%

72%

61%

54%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Spring37%Summer33%Fall17%Winter13%Day73%Night27%Wears female64%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Parfums de Marly picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Valaya smell like?

musky up front, then citrus, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: musky, citrus, white floral.

What notes are in Valaya?

Top: Aldehydes, White Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Petalia, Nympheal™, Vetiver, Mahonia. Base: Musk, Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Vanilla.

How long does Valaya last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Valaya loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Valaya best for?

Spring is the top pick (37%). Summer is second at 33%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Valaya?

Day wear leads at 73%. Night is a secondary pick at 27%.

Is Valaya for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 64% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Valaya?

Composed by Quentin Bisch. Released in 2023.