Fragrance comparison

Silky Lotus vs Valaya Exclusif

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,105 ratings analysed

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #1,690 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valaya Exclusif takes 4 of 5 categories.

Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silky Lotus1/5

Valaya Exclusif4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valaya Exclusif
Sillage & projection: Valaya Exclusif
Value for money: Silky Lotus
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

Silky LotusChaque Jour

Valaya ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.13/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityValaya Exclusif

SillageValaya Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSilky LotusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

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#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerValaya ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

Reviews →

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, Silky Lotus or Valaya Exclusif?

Valaya Exclusif takes 4 of 5 categories. Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silky Lotus or Valaya Exclusif?

Valaya Exclusif lasts longest (Valaya Exclusif 77/100, Silky Lotus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silky Lotus or Valaya Exclusif?

Valaya Exclusif projects furthest (Valaya Exclusif 62/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silky Lotus and Valaya Exclusif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope.

Is Silky Lotus or Valaya Exclusif better for summer or winter?

Silky Lotus suits daytime wear; Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silky Lotus and Valaya Exclusif?

Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope 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.