Parfums de Marly has released a new fragrance in its feminine collection, a flanker of the highly sought-after Valaya Eau de Parfum. With clear frosted glass, milky white tassels, and diamanté-topped silver cap, Valaya is stunning both olfactively and visually. Her new sister, Valaya Exclusif, though similarly housed, is a creamier, more sensual interpretation with some gourmand nuances; their shared DNA is unmistakable.
Valaya Exclusif builds on the original’s notes of bergamot, mandarin and akigalawood, with white peach swapped out for velvety almond and white woods. The almond accord adds luxury, elevating an everyday scent to evening status. Orange blossom, white flowers, sandalwood, ambroxan and vanilla compose the rest of the symphony, resulting in pure opulence.
Valaya Exclusif unfolds on the skin slowly but methodically; opening with a cloud of richly powdered almond, it softens on skin to what is essentially a smoother, more honeyed version of the original that sticks around not unlike its predecessor. Where Valaya is musky, clean, white cotton, Valaya Exclusif is plushly powdered cream velvet. Both bestow elegance upon the wearer, simply fit for different occasions.
Explore Valaya Exclusif here.
