Acne Studios par Frederic Malle
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Valaya
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is pure chaos. A divisive, love-it-or-hate-it scent that's either the ultimate clean-girl dream or a headache-inducing assault of synthetic laundry detergent. Prepare for strong opinions and don't even think about a blind buy.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 55% |
| Floral | 29% | 75% |
| Fruity | 9% | 45% |
| Green | 3% | 30% |
| Sweet | 24% | 40% |
| Warm | 4% | 45% |
| Woody | 9% | 25% |
| Earthy | 3% | 20% |
| Animalic | 7% | 30% |
| Fresh | 24% | 85% |
Mood
Notes
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Top Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct laundry-like quality make it a bit much for professional settings, though a light hand could work. It shines in casual situations where its clean, fresh aura is appreciated, and holds up well for active wear. For a date, it could be a fresh, intriguing choice, but for formal events, it's probably too 'casual chic'.
Seasons
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
The genuinely versatile clean-musk feminine - office, casual, date and warm-formal all sit comfortably; sport-tolerant at lower dosage.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Citrus, White Floral accords and Aldehydes, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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