AldehydesOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
MuskDries down to
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Parfums de Marly · Sold as feminine
Valaya
The moment when the morning sun hits a freshly washed linen, leaving behind a crisp and clean scent that feels both comforting and invigorating.
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ValayaLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessThe One · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by Parfums de Marly, Valaya was crafted by perfumer Quentin Bisch. It opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and aldehydes, followed by the soft florals of orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley. The heart introduces a powdery touch with petalia and nympheal, while the base settles into a warm embrace of musk, ambroxan, and vanilla. Despite its popularity as one of Parfums de Marly’s bestselling releases, Valaya is often criticized for causing 'nose blindness' due to its heavy ambroxan content.
Given its tendency to cause 'nose blindness,' it's best applied sparingly in the beginning. Allow it time to develop on your skin before adding more. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so focus on the warmth of the base notes that emerge after an hour.
Fig. 01 — Valaya, Parfums de Marly
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
The Valaya line
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 18%.