Is Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc a dupe of Parfums de Marly Valaya?

Valaya EDP

Parfums de Marly by Quentin Bisch Original Favourite

Delilah Blanc EDP

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Valaya Eau de Parfum bottle Valaya EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2023 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier ££
Delilah Blanc Eau de Parfum bottle Delilah Blanc EDP
$7.97+ tax from
0.03 fl oz (0.75 ml) at MicroPerfumes
Best value $206.84/fl oz (0.17 fl oz (5 ml))
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$26.59+ tax from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Valaya EDP
A luminous musky floral that radiates quiet confidence and polish. Valaya envelops you in a sheer, cotton-soft aura-fresh, feminine, and effortlessly refined without ever being loud.
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Our Verdict - Delilah Blanc EDP
This much-hyped Valaya dupe is sparking serious debate. For many, it's a 'clean girl' triumph - peachy, musky, and fresh. Others find it anything from synthetic to animalic, proof that 'affordable' doesn't always equal 'universal appeal'.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Valaya EDP A Delilah Blanc EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Valaya EDP
Delilah Blanc EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach Peach 25% vs 34%
Bergamot Bergamot 24% vs 37%
Mandarin Mandarin 23% vs 28%
Only in Valaya
Aldehydes Aldehydes 26%
Shared Notes
Musk Musk 27% vs 66%
Vanilla Vanilla 21% vs 33%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Valaya Delilah Blanc
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Valaya

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Valaya's luminous, airy musky citrus and aldehydic freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, while its underlying floral softness and subtle woody-amber base allow some versatility into early fall. The lightness and powdery musks are less suited to cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean musky freshness and soft powdery trail make Valaya exceptionally appropriate for office and daytime occasions, as well as romantic and casual settings. The moderate projection and refined composition can work for formal events, but it is less sporty or robust.

Delilah Blanc

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear, office environments, and even the gym. Reviews praising its 'non-offensive' nature and 'fresh' feel support its versatility for everyday and active use, though its lighter character might not command attention for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Vanilla, Bergamot, Mandarin

Key Differences

Adds akigalawood and aldehydes

Where to buy

Valaya EDP
Delilah Blanc EDP

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