Trophy
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Valaya
ScentArt
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Trophy
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Valaya
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Trophy
This one's a proper sweet shop in a bottle, polarising opinion with its synthetic sweetness. It's affordable, but don't expect it to smell like it cost a fortune. If you like 'em loud and proud, give it a go.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Valaya
Parfums de Marly's Valaya is the brand's clean-aldehydic-musk feminine: white peach and bergamot over orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a pdM-signature musk-ambroxan close. EV's No. 6 nails the bright opening; the trademark pdM musk-base smoothness is what falls off.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 15% |
| Floral | 16% | 26% |
| Fruity | 1% | 9% |
| Green | 1% | 5% |
| Sweet | 28% | 23% |
| Warm | 5% | 2% |
| Woody | 11% | 8% |
| Earthy | 2% | 4% |
| Animalic | 12% | 14% |
| Fresh | 29% | 29% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Trophy
EdP
Valaya
EdP
Notes
Trophy
Valaya
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Musk
33%
vs
40%
Ambroxan
33%
vs
34%
Only in Trophy
Sandalwood
33%
Only in Valaya
Vanilla
26%
Accords
Performance
Trophy
Valaya
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Trophy
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Its prominent sweetness and strong projection make it too much for a formal office environment, but it's a definite hit for dates or casual evenings out. The gourmand nature lends itself well to social, relaxed settings where its bold character can shine.
Valaya
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
The aldehyde-peach opening lifts in warm weather, the white florals bloom in spring; cooler months still work because the musk base provides body.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
The genuinely versatile clean-musk feminine - office, casual, date and warm-formal all sit comfortably; sport-tolerant at lower dosage.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities
Both share Musky, Citrus, Powdery accords and Musk, Ambroxan notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Trophy
Valaya
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