Valkyrie by Sylvaine Delacourte bottle
Sylvaine Delacourte

Valkyrie

4.0/5 · 604 votes Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day100
Night43
Fall98
Winter78
Spring72
Summer37
Our take

Valkyrie opens with a bright, brisk lift of lime and bitter orange, sharpened by mint and basil. The effect is green and airy, with a fresh-spicy edge that gives the citrus some shape. It feels like a handful of crushed herbs on a sun-warmed stone, vivid for a moment, then quickly softened as the sweeter notes begin to take hold.

Vanilla becomes the main thread as the fragrance settles. It is gentle and lightly powdery, giving the green opening a smooth, rounded texture. Sandalwood adds a quiet woody depth beneath it, and the blend gradually loses its sparkle without losing its clean character. The drydown deserves attention here: vanilla and sandalwood stay close together, with a balsamic warmth that makes the final impression calmer and more comfortable than the opening. Mint and basil remain faint accents, like cool traces caught in the folds of a warm fabric. There is enough sweetness for softness, though the overall mood stays fresh and polished.

Valkyrie has moderate staying power and a modest bubble, making it easy to wear in shared spaces and suitable for people who prefer a composed scent with a close-range presence. Its unisex profile should work especially well on someone who enjoys citrus, green herbs, and a smooth vanilla base without a heavy dramatic effect. Daytime is its natural setting, from casual errands to a quiet office, and its adaptable character can fit spring, summer, fall, or winter. The result is a restrained, graceful fragrance whose most appealing detail arrives after the opening brightness has faded into sandalwood and vanilla.

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