Fragrance comparison

La Charmante vs Valaya Exclusif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,165 ratings analysed

La Charmante

Maison Alhambra

3.4461 votes

Rank #15,455 MuskyPowdery

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52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #2,120 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valaya Exclusif takes 5 of 7 categories.

La Charmante
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Charmante2/7

Valaya Exclusif5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La CharmanteMaison Alhambra

Valaya ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 42%Had 4%Want 55%

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

35%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

51 votes

52%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

1,104 votes

Category winnerValaya ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityValaya Exclusif

SillageValaya Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLa CharmanteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMandarin

Heart

PeonyOrange BlossomLily of the Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanillaAmbroxanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AlmondMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyLotus

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaAmbroxanAkigalawoodSandalwoodWhite MuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Valaya Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall82

Winter77

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night86

Category winnerLa CharmanteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

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#15,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerValaya ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Charmante by Maison Alhambra presents a bold, modern take on floral fruity gourmand profiles. Opening with a crisp, spicy pink pepper and bergamot citrus blast, the scent shifts into a heart of peony and orange blossom. It settles onto a skin-hugging base of creamy sandalwood, vanilla, and white musk. This scent th…

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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, La Charmante or Valaya Exclusif?

Valaya Exclusif takes 5 of 7 categories. La Charmante is rated 3.44/5 from 61 votes; Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes. Choose La Charmante for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Charmante or Valaya Exclusif?

Valaya Exclusif lasts longest (Valaya Exclusif 77/100, La Charmante 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Charmante or Valaya Exclusif?

Projection is very close: Valaya Exclusif 62/100, La Charmante 60/100 for sillage.

Do La Charmante and Valaya Exclusif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley.

Is La Charmante or Valaya Exclusif better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Charmante is the stronger pick. For winter, La Charmante is the stronger pick. La Charmante suits day or night wear; Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Charmante and Valaya Exclusif?

La Charmante has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla and Ambroxan. 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.