Fragrance comparison

Valaya Exclusif vs Cerasus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #2,120 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #44,632 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valaya Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories.

Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Valaya Exclusif3/4

Cerasus1/4

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

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValaya Exclusif

SillageValaya Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCerasusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

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

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

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily of the Valley, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#44,632

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Cerasus by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a vivid floral fruity profile built around a striking cherry accord. The scent balances sweet and sour facets with earthy, resinous woods to create a grounded, modern composition. Perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated, sensory experience that departs from standard sweet fr…

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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 Cerasus?

Valaya Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories. Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Valaya Exclusif or Cerasus?

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

Which projects more, Valaya Exclusif or Cerasus?

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

Do Valaya Exclusif and Cerasus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Valaya Exclusif or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear; Cerasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valaya Exclusif and Cerasus?

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. Cerasus has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pear, heart notes of Cherry, Amyris, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Cashmere Wood, Amber Xtreme and Woody Notes.