Valaya Exclusif

Valaya Exclusif by Parfums de Marly is a feminine-leaning extrait de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with almond, bergamot and mandarin, moves into orange blossom and white flowers and dries down to white musk, akigalawood, sandalwood and vanilla. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Almond Marzipan and cherry-stone. Sweet with a bitter undertone.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.

Heart

Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
White Flowers A blend of creamy white petals rather than one named flower.

Dry-down

White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
Akigalawood Patchouli with the earth taken out. Peppery, lightly spiced dry wood that makes a base feel expensive.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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