Andrea99

I like the smell - a fresh slightly earthy aquatic- but the longevity and sillage are both poor. For perfume I would expect to be able to smell it on myself but I couldn't even after spritzing on all my pulse points. The Rain body mist from Bath and Body Works is a good cheap alternative that has a similar scent profile. Together they do create the closest petrichor scent I've found. Although the smell is great if you love earthy aquatics, it's not strong enough to justify the price for me.

Beach Walk is perfectly named - brings back memories of beach vacations without the overwhelming sunscreen scent found in many similar fragrances. It's a perfect blend of clean, aquatic, and floral. The longevity is perfect - lasts all day and only a couple of pulse point spritzes needed. Sillage works for me - I don't want people to smell me across the room, but want to smell good when standing close to someone. I'll be reaching for Beach Walk a lot this summer!

I ordered a decant of Valaya because I read good things. It has a fresh musk smell which is nice but there's also a synthetic note that overpowers the others. The bergamot and Musk are noticeable - giving it clean almost aquatic feel too. But there's a sharp synthetic scent that can be overpowering and makes my eyes water. It is long lasting and little is needed, which is wonderful for those who love this scent. I recommend getting a sample or decant before investing in a bottle, as the notes are ones I normally love (aside from Nympheal) but it was not for me.