A Modern Ode to 18th-Century Elegance: Valaya Exclusif Parfums de Marly
Valaya Exclusif by Parfums de Marly draws its inspiration from the minimalist yet luxurious court dresses of late 18th-century France. These neoclassical garments were renowned for their artful layering of precious materials, skillfully balancing opacity and transparency to achieve a harmonious blend of refinement and sensuality. This delicate interplay is mirrored in Valaya Exclusif's composition, which combines the velvety allure of almond, the lightness of white flowers, and the strength of creamy white woods. The fragrance's frosted white bottle with silver detailing further evokes the elegance and intricate embroidery characteristic of the era, encapsulating the essence of sophisticated femininity for the contemporary connoisseur.
Olfactory Notes
Valaya Exclusif unveils its olfactory journey in a seamless evolution, where each stage feels like a delicate interplay of textures and sensations. The opening is airy and radiant, reminiscent of crisp morning light filtering through sheer curtains, as citrus and almond create a soft, luminous freshness. As the fragrance settles, a velvety floral heart emerges, evoking the sensation of silk gliding over the skin, enriched with a powdery, ethereal quality. The drydown envelops the wearer in a warm, comforting embrace, where sandalwood, ambroxan, and vanilla merge into a sensual, second-skin effect—creamy, musky, and effortlessly sophisticated, like a luxurious cashmere veil.
Olfactory notes: Citrus, White Flowers, Powdery
Fragrance Family: Floral Woody
Top notes: Velvety Almond, Bergamot, Mandarin
Heart notes: Orange Blossom, White Flowers, Powdery Facets
Base notes: Akigalawood, Sandalwood, Ambroxan, Vanilla
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Concentration: Eau de Parfum
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Made in France
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Parfumeur: Quentin Bisch
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Year of Launch: 2025
If you're wondering about how long "Valaya Exclusif Parfums de Marly" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 8 hours.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, and Citral