Fragrance comparison

Valaya Exclusif vs Dua Mukhallat Series 005

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,105 ratings analysed

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #2,120 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dua Mukhallat Series 005

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,377 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dua Mukhallat Series 005
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Valaya Exclusif1/4

Dua Mukhallat Series 0053/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dua Mukhallat Series 005
Sillage & projection: Dua Mukhallat Series 005
Value for money: Dua Mukhallat Series 005
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

Dua Mukhallat Series 005The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDua Mukhallat Series 005

SillageDua Mukhallat Series 005

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDua Mukhallat Series 005Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and white floral

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang-YlangGreen NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeOrris RootCarnationBergamotTarragonTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

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%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#55,377

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Dua Mukhallat Series 005 was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to und…

Reviews →

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 Dua Mukhallat Series 005?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 takes 3 of 4 categories. Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes; Dua Mukhallat Series 005 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dua Mukhallat Series 005 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Valaya Exclusif or Dua Mukhallat Series 005?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 lasts longest (Dua Mukhallat Series 005 80/100, Valaya Exclusif 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valaya Exclusif or Dua Mukhallat Series 005?

Dua Mukhallat Series 005 projects furthest (Dua Mukhallat Series 005 100/100, Valaya Exclusif 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valaya Exclusif and Dua Mukhallat Series 005 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Valaya Exclusif or Dua Mukhallat Series 005 better for summer or winter?

Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear; Dua Mukhallat Series 005 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valaya Exclusif and Dua Mukhallat Series 005?

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. Dua Mukhallat Series 005 features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Green Notes and Sandalwood.