Fragrance comparison

Valaya Exclusif vs Ameixa

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,347 ratings analysed

4 wins

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #2,120 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ameixa

O Boticário

4.06243 votes

Rank #29,087 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valaya Exclusif takes 4 of 7 categories.

Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ameixa
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Valaya Exclusif4/7

Ameixa3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Valaya ExclusifParfums de Marly

AmeixaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 16%

Category winnerValaya ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

1,104 votes

38%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerAmeixaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityValaya Exclusif

SillageValaya Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAmeixaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

powdery80%

almond70%

vanilla60%

floral50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyLotus

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaAmbroxanAkigalawoodSandalwoodWhite MuskHeliotrope

Top

PlumOrange BlossomPeachNectarineBergamotOrange

Heart

AlmondRaspberryFreesiaYogurt

Base

HeliotropeVanillaSandalwoodTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Valaya Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night86

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmeixaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#29,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValaya ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ameixa by O Boticário is a cozy, fruit-forward scent built around juicy dark plum, ripe peach nectar, and a distinctive creamy yogurt accord. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of sweet nectarine, bergamot, and orange blossom before settling into a comforting heart of crushed almonds, tart raspberry, and soft fre…

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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, Valaya Exclusif or Ameixa?

Valaya Exclusif takes 4 of 7 categories. Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes; Ameixa is rated 4.06/5 from 243 votes. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ameixa for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Valaya Exclusif or Ameixa?

Valaya Exclusif lasts longest (Valaya Exclusif 77/100, Ameixa 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valaya Exclusif or Ameixa?

Valaya Exclusif projects furthest (Valaya Exclusif 62/100, Ameixa 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valaya Exclusif and Ameixa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Valaya Exclusif or Ameixa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valaya Exclusif is the stronger pick. For winter, Ameixa is the stronger pick. Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valaya Exclusif and Ameixa?

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. Ameixa has top notes of Plum, Orange Blossom, Peach and Nectarine, heart notes of Almond, Raspberry, Freesia and Yogurt, a base of Heliotrope, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam.