Top Notes 
Almond
Bergamot
Mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Powdery notes
Orange blossom
White blossoms
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Ambroxan
Akigalawood®
Sandalwood
02/18/2025
Nanaafromgha
145 Reviews
Nanaafromgha
4
A recipe change for Valaya
When PDM announced an exclusif version of Valaya was being released, I was super excited mainly because I wasn’t crazy about the harshness of the OG. While I do like citruses, I think the composition of Valaya lacks balance and rhythm. However, I think switching out some of the notes in the OG definitely upgraded the scent profile and wear in this new Valaya Exclusif.
To start, that pesky peach note is thankfully gone. I’m sorry to anyone that liked it, but it added an unnecessary cloying-ness to an already flamboyant scent. Instead, a smooth almond is substituted and gives VE a softer, smoother opening. Paired with the powdery notes in the heart, VE is notably more powdery than the OG, which may or may not work for you depending on your preference. As someone not fond of powdery scents, I quite enjoy the powder here cause it helps to soften the sharp citrus and dry woods in the base. It still has that “clean” feel without being as soapy as the original. VE is also much more wearable than the OG, without losing its strength. It’s sweet, pretty, and feminine, just like the OG, but has a little more of a mature vibe.
Lastly, I will say that I agree with the commenter that said this one and the OG aren’t synonymous to Delina and it’s Exclusif. If you have the OG, you can probably skip this because the scent profiles are very similar (unlike the Delina’s!). But if you’re like me and couldn’t stand certain aspects of the original, definitely give this one a sample. It’s new in my collection and I’m excited to test her out more when the weather gets warmer.
To start, that pesky peach note is thankfully gone. I’m sorry to anyone that liked it, but it added an unnecessary cloying-ness to an already flamboyant scent. Instead, a smooth almond is substituted and gives VE a softer, smoother opening. Paired with the powdery notes in the heart, VE is notably more powdery than the OG, which may or may not work for you depending on your preference. As someone not fond of powdery scents, I quite enjoy the powder here cause it helps to soften the sharp citrus and dry woods in the base. It still has that “clean” feel without being as soapy as the original. VE is also much more wearable than the OG, without losing its strength. It’s sweet, pretty, and feminine, just like the OG, but has a little more of a mature vibe.
Lastly, I will say that I agree with the commenter that said this one and the OG aren’t synonymous to Delina and it’s Exclusif. If you have the OG, you can probably skip this because the scent profiles are very similar (unlike the Delina’s!). But if you’re like me and couldn’t stand certain aspects of the original, definitely give this one a sample. It’s new in my collection and I’m excited to test her out more when the weather gets warmer.
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