Fragrance comparison

Figure Out vs Valaya Exclusif

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,116 ratings analysed

Figure Out

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.8312 votes

Rank #56,511 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #1,930 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Figure Out
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Figure Out3/6

Valaya Exclusif3/6

Ratings & consensus: Valaya Exclusif
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Figure Out
Sillage & projection: Figure Out
Value for money: Figure Out
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Valaya Exclusif
Fragranxe ranking: Valaya Exclusif

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Figure OutJMP Artisan Perfumes

Valaya ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 70%

4.13/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerValaya ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

52%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

1,104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFigure Out

SillageFigure Out

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFigure OutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

vanilla83%

woody74%

rum65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RumOrange PeelBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCappuccinoHeliotropeLily of the Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmbroxanWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

AlmondMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyLotus

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaAmbroxanAkigalawoodSandalwoodWhite MuskHeliotrope

Category winnerValaya ExclusifLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,511

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerValaya ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Figure Out by JMP Artisan Perfumes takes the familiar gourmand profile into unexpected territory. The opening hits with a spirited rush of dark aged rum, bitter orange peel, and crisp bergamot. Within minutes, the booziness folds into a rich heart of ripe fig, foamy cappuccino, and powdery heliotrope. It never feels l…

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Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif is a rich, comforting spin on clean laundry musks. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bright mandarin and bergamot before a nutty almond note softens the edges. Within minutes, a cloud of powdery notes, creamy vanilla, and orange blossom wraps around the skin like warm cashmere…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Figure Out or Valaya Exclusif?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Figure Out is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes. Choose Figure Out for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figure Out or Valaya Exclusif?

Figure Out lasts longest (Figure Out 87/100, Valaya Exclusif 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figure Out or Valaya Exclusif?

Figure Out projects furthest (Figure Out 75/100, Valaya Exclusif 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figure Out and Valaya Exclusif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Lily of the Valley and Vanilla.

Is Figure Out or Valaya Exclusif better for summer or winter?

Figure Out suits evening wear; Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figure Out and Valaya Exclusif?

Figure Out has top notes of Rum, Orange Peel and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Cappuccino, Heliotrope and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ambroxan and White Musk. Valaya Exclusif has top notes of Almond, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan, Akigalawood and Sandalwood.