Ibraheem Al Qurashi
Black Diamond Incense
Best Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif Dupe
Ibraheem Al Qurashi Black Diamond Incense is a clone of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif, with a 72% accuracy score and about 50% cheaper than the original.
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72% MatchInspired by $265 originalSave about 50%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy72%
Longevity4-6 hours
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 50%
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The Scoop
Black Diamond Incense captures the violet-dominant floral character and woody-vanilla base of Layton Exclusif reasonably well, maintaining the sophisticated masculine profile. However, the incense-heavy middle note replaces the delicate jasmine and apple brightness, creating a darker, more oriental interpretation that diverges from the original's refined fruitiness.
Key Differences
The clone emphasizes incense and smoke in the heart where the original features crisp apple and prominent jasmine, resulting in a more austere, less approachable scent. Longevity and sillage appear comparable, but the aromatic profile is noticeably heavier and less versatile than the designer version.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring61%
Summer35%
Fall / Autumn69%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional27%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 315 ratingsWhat people who wear Ibraheem Al Qurashi Black Diamond Incense report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
smoky
amber
oud
leather
fruity
marine
balsamic
aromatic
Longevity
Very weak1%
Weak4%
Moderate30%
Long lasting49%
Eternal16%
Sillage
Intimate4%
Moderate32%
Strong51%
Enormous13%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female2%
Unisex21%
More male32%
Male44%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced1%
Overpriced2%
Ok24%
Good value41%
Great value32%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Unique Middle Eastern twist on Layton DNA
- Exceptional value for 200ml bottle
- Beast mode performance on skin and clothes
- Strong sillage and heavy projection
What people dislike
- Leans heavily masculine limiting unisex appeal
- Too intense for small office environments
- Occasional reports of mild scent concentration
- Reported artificial or synthetic notes
What wearers say
“Not only do i love the scent but i also love this bottle, to me this smells similar to Layton but it definitely isn't a dupe, maybe an inspiration. The difference here is i don't get any green apple sourness. I smell a blue berry like accord. That generally has nothing to do with the notes above (black currant) i sensed this immediately after smelling, it's like a blueberry masculine vanilla that's similar to Layton with great performance.”
“Review #4First blast introduces with thick combo of vanilla + Apple + CardamomAs time passes , Amber start it's show along with something middle eastern incense ..Overall Scent seems nicely blended but muddy and Mild though it does last long.Overall 6/10Update : Compared Deteur noir + IAQ Black Diamond iris + Paris Corner Expressions ii deuxAnd the ultimate winner is 🏆 - Expressions ii deux .Check this thing if want some solid Craft as alternative.”
“This is what money smells like, new money mind you 😉 powerful stuff, very strong and noticeable.Although it leans slightly masculine I enjoy it as a woman. It makes me feel rich and opulent.Lasts all day on clothes, on skin it lasts about 6-7 hours. An extremely good value for money.I've 2 bottles of this, one that I'm using and another I got as a backup (it's unopened, still in its packaging) if anyone is interested in buying this from me in the UAE (Al Ain or Dubai) please drop me a message.”
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