Fragrance comparison

Valaya Exclusif vs XO Exclusif Oud Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,119 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valaya Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.131,104 votes

Rank #2,120 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

XO Exclusif Oud Noir

Orientica Premium

4.2715 votes

Rank #20,738 AlmondWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valaya Exclusif takes 3 of 5 categories.

Valaya Exclusif
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Choose it for a almond and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Valaya Exclusif3/5

XO Exclusif Oud Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Valaya Exclusif
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valaya Exclusif
Sillage & projection: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
Value for money: XO Exclusif Oud Noir
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

XO Exclusif Oud NoirOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

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

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityValaya Exclusif

SillageXO Exclusif Oud Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerXO Exclusif Oud NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

almond77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

almond100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both almond, woody 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

AlmondPink PepperBergamotCardamomAnise

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHeliotropeCypressOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarwoodAmbrox SuperGuaiac WoodMusk

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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

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

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#20,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Orientica Premium XO Exclusif Oud Noir hits the skin with a sharp burst of almond, cardamom, and anise before settling into a warm core of lavender, heliotrope, and cypress. As hours pass on fabric, the dry-down pushes rich vanilla, sandalwood, and guaiac wood into a dense woody cloud. Despite the name, you will searc…

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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 XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

Valaya Exclusif takes 3 of 5 categories. Valaya Exclusif is rated 4.13/5 from 1,104 votes; XO Exclusif Oud Noir is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Valaya Exclusif for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XO Exclusif Oud Noir for a almond and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valaya Exclusif or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

Valaya Exclusif lasts longest (Valaya Exclusif 77/100, XO Exclusif Oud Noir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valaya Exclusif or XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

XO Exclusif Oud Noir projects furthest (XO Exclusif Oud Noir 75/100, Valaya Exclusif 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valaya Exclusif and XO Exclusif Oud Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Valaya Exclusif or XO Exclusif Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

Valaya Exclusif suits daytime wear; XO Exclusif Oud Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valaya Exclusif and XO Exclusif Oud Noir?

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. XO Exclusif Oud Noir has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Heliotrope and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Ambrox Super.