Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
Delilah Blanc
The Parfums de Marly Valaya profile, from Maison Alhambra.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Valaya
- Price
- $29.99
- Size
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- Per 100ml
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- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Sparse Citrus Trio Versus a Complex Bouquet
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The dupe’s top notes of white peach, bergamot and mandarin suggest a bright, fruity‑citrus opening.
- Dry-down
- No base notes are listed for the dupe, so the dry‑down character remains undefined on paper.
- Best for
- fans of fresh citrus‑fruit accords
Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc lists only three ingredients – white peach, bergamot and mandarin – with bergamot being the sole note it shares with Parfums de Marly Valaya. The original, by contrast, is built around pink pepper, aldehydes, pear, jasmine, ylang‑ylang, white musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber, creating a far richer palette. On paper the dupe offers a considerably narrower scent profile.
Without disclosed base notes, concentration details or price information, it is impossible to infer how long the fragrance might last or how far it could project. The limited ingredient list suggests a simpler structure, but the absence of the original’s woody, musky and amber facets means the overall character could diverge markedly once applied.
In sum, the dupe presents a light, citrus‑fruit front with minimal overlap beyond bergamot, leaving any deeper similarity to the original speculative.
The verdictOn paper the dupe provides a markedly slimmer note list, sharing only bergamot with the original, so any true resemblance remains unverified.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
On paper, Delilah Blanc is a reasonable bet if you want Valaya for less.
Maison Alhambra lists 1 of the 10 notes in Valaya's pyramid — bergamot. What it does not list: pink pepper, aldehydes, pear and jasmine; and it adds white peach and mandarin of its own.
At $30 it costs 90% less than Valaya.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Valaya
in bothonly in the original+ only in Delilah Blanc
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Maison Alhambra publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
The original opens on pink pepper, bergamot and aldehydes, turns to pear, jasmine and ylang-ylang, and settles into white musk, sandalwood and vanilla. That is the brief Delilah Blanc is working from.
Top
- pink pepper
- bergamot
- aldehydes
Heart
- pear
- jasmine
- ylang-ylang
Base
- white musk
- sandalwood
- vanilla
A luminous soapy-clean floral musk with pear and jasmine, effortlessly fresh and elegant.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 11 twins of Parfums de Marly Valaya we can price, Delilah Blanc is number 10 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Valaya $32/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault Valaya $32/100ml
- 04 Bujairami Rising Sun $33/100ml
- 05 HK Perfumes Fleur De $89/100ml
- 06 The Clone Vallure No. 27 $90/100ml
- 07 Oakcha Esker $92/100ml
- 08 Oil Perfumery Valaya $125/100ml
- 09 Scentual Obsessions Soft Elegance $133/100ml
- 10 Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc $29.99
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The community
What people say about Delilah Blanc
Rating
—How close to Valaya
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Valaya — pink pepper, bergamot and aldehydes up top, pear, jasmine and ylang-ylang in the heart, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla in the base.
Is Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc a dupe of Parfums de Marly Valaya?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Valaya.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc?
It is in stock at $29.99 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.