16 Hours of Luxury: The Signature Scent of Amal Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Keri Russell

Hollywood stars have their own secrets to creating an impeccable look — and one of them begins with fragrance. While dresses and jewelry make the headlines, perfume remains an invisible yet equally important part of the overall image. And it seems that celebrities have one particular French fragrance house they especially love.

Parfums de Marly is increasingly becoming a favorite among the stars. Its fragrances have been worn by Amal Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore and Keri Russell — with the latter even stepping onto the Emmys red carpet wearing one of the brand’s scents.

Keri Russell completed her look at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with Valaya Hair Perfume. The fresh fragrance, featuring delicate white floral notes, perfectly complemented the actress’s elegant ensemble, becoming an invisible yet memorable finishing touch.

Valaya has long been considered one of Parfums de Marly’s most versatile fragrances. Its composition combines almond, white peach, mandarin and white flowers, while musk and vetiver add depth and softness.

Its scent has been compared to the feeling of a freshly laundered white T-shirt — clean, light, polished and effortlessly elegant. It is neither heavy nor overly sweet, leaving behind a delicate floral trail and the impression of expensive, impeccably cared-for skin.

It is precisely this understated luxury that appears to have made Valaya a favorite among celebrities.

Angelina Jolie has also been spotted among the fragrance’s fans. For an actress whose style has traditionally been defined by understated elegance, Valaya is almost a perfect match: white flowers, soft musk and a subtle powdery quality create the effect of an expensive yet decidedly non-overpowering perfume.

Amal Clooney, meanwhile, has another favorite from the same French house. She wears Delina Eau de Parfum, one of Parfums de Marly’s most recognizable fragrances.

If Valaya evokes the image of a crisp white shirt, Delina is more like a luxurious bouquet of roses. Romantic, feminine and distinctive, the fragrance has long been a true perfume icon for the brand and regularly appears on lists of celebrity favorites.

Another option for those who prefer a warmer and more sensual scent is Valaya Exclusif.

This version of Valaya is noticeably softer and richer than the original. It has more creaminess, warmth and sensuality, while vanilla and woody notes make the composition particularly well suited to an evening out or a date.

At the same time, the fragrance never becomes an overly sweet gourmand scent. It remains elegant and relatively restrained, while offering impressive longevity: on the skin, it can last for more than 16 hours.

For those who want to recreate the celebrity fragrance trick without buying a full-size $250 bottle, there is the $97 Valaya Hair Perfume. That is the fragrance Keri Russell’s stylist, Anthony Campbell, used before the actress stepped onto the red carpet.

He misted the fragrance onto her hair after creating her sleek updo, allowing the scent trail to become the final detail of her look.

So the secret behind a star-worthy look may be much simpler than it seems. Sometimes, all it takes to leave a lasting impression is the perfect dress, sleek hair — and the right French fragrance.