Parfums de Marly
Layton
EDP2016MenFranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$400 retail★ 4.4 community rating
Crisp apple and lavender open into a floral heart before settling into a warm, spiced vanilla and sandalwood base that feels both classic and modern
Top Notes
AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart Notes
GeraniumVioletJasmine
Base Notes
VanillaCardamomSandalwoodPepperGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Accords
warm spicy· Dominantfresh spicy· Dominantwoody· Dominantvanilla· Dominantaromatic· Dominantfruity· Prominentpowdery· Prominentlavender· Moderatefresh· Moderatecitrus· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Parfums de Marly Layton is Leedys by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $55, about 86% cheaper than the $400 original.
Best Seasons
Spring71%
Summer49%
Fall / Autumn66%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out61%
Casual48%
Community Insights
★ 4.4 from 19K ratingsWhat people who wear Parfums de Marly Layton report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani.
Main accords
warm spicy
fresh spicy
woody
vanilla
aromatic
fruity
powdery
lavender
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak3%
Moderate22%
Long lasting62%
Eternal11%
Sillage
Intimate5%
Moderate38%
Strong50%
Enormous7%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female1%
Unisex13%
More male47%
Male38%
Listed as Men
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced18%
Overpriced39%
Ok35%
Good value6%
Great value2%
People say it reminds them of
Al Haramain Perfumes Détour Noir 1.7KParfums de Marly Layton Exclusif 907Hugo Boss Bottled Absolu 545Lalique Lalique White in Black 511The Woods Collection Dusk 410Orientica Premium Royal Bleu 261
What people like
- Well-crafted fragrance
- High mass appeal and compliment factor
- Long-lasting scent
- Addictive spicy sweetness with fresh apple opening
What people dislike
- Frequently compared to cheaper designer scent profiles
- Opening often described as medicinal or menthol-like
- Reports of inconsistent performance in newer batches
- High price for a familiar scent profile
What wearers say
“Cozy, elegant, long lasting, and versatile. There's not much to dislike here. The quality is excellent. Vaguely similar to Invasion Barbare by MDCI in the sense that I get the same powdery vanilla cedar wood smell, but it still goes in its own direction. Longevity is excellent at around 7-9 hours, and that's in the heat of summer. I imagine even longer lasting in fall and winter. Highly versatile year-round, though probably best avoided during extreme summer heat and humidity.Absolutely worth a full bottle purchase!”
“Is it overpriced? Absolutely.Is it one of the best fragrances ever created? Probably.Are there 100 clones? Yep.Can the clones compete? Not at all. I honestly don't think it's clone-able. I've tried several, and the Woods Collection Dusk is probably the closest as far as capturing DNA, but that doesn't mean anything - the missing pieces totally matter.If you tried a Layton clone and liked it, save up and buy the original. Layton is on my "if you could only keep 5" list, and it's going to be tough to bump it off.”
“I’ve tried the 2023 batch and don’t notice the menthol opening found in earlier batches. The scent is still excellent, leaning slightly more spicier.As for claims about poor performance or longevity, that hasn’t been my experience at all. This fragrance performs well above average. Excessive strength doesn’t equal quality, loud fragrances rarely smell better and a good scent should be noticed up close, not fill a room.All things considered, this is a masterpiece.”
10 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Leyden
78%accuracy
-
Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone's longevity is marginally shorter (5-6 hours vs 7-8 hours for the original), and the dry down lacks the creamy warmth of Layton's vanilla undertone. Sillage is comparable but slightly less pronounced in the heart notes.
JomashopAmazon
Bujairami
Date Night
78%accuracy
$33
FragranceNet
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs well on the top and heart notes but shows reduced depth in the base, particularly lacking Layton's peppery spice and guaiac wood intensity. Longevity and sillage are likely slightly diminished, making it a 70-80% dupe rather than a near-perfect match.
FragranceNet $33
Orientica Premium
Xclusif Oud Bleu
76%accuracy
-
Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone substitutes guaiac wood with oud, resulting in a darker, more ambery dry-down compared to Layton's woodier finish. This makes Xclusif Oud Bleu less refined and more traditionally niche-oriental, with potentially shorter longevity in the heart notes.
AmazonJomashop
Zimaya
Royal Paragon
76%accuracy
-
Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Royal Paragon lacks the herbal-spicy complexity of Layton's lavender and cardamom accords, making it slightly less dynamic. The clone also demonstrates marginally shorter longevity and reduced sillage compared to the original's robust performance.
AmazonJomashop
Fragrance World
Dusk The Woods
76%accuracy
-
Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone delivers approximately 80% of Layton's longevity and lacks the peppery bite that defines the original's character, making it feel somewhat more linear and less complex. Fragrance World's interpretation leans warmer and less crisp than the designer's cooler, more refined composition.
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La Ree Fragrances
Country Meadow
76%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone omits guaiac wood and cardamom, which are signature notes in Layton's composition, leading to reduced complexity and longevity. Country Meadow likely performs adequately as a budget alternative for the opening but falls short on the layered, woody evolution that defines the original.
Amazon
Al Haramain
Detour Noir
76%accuracy
$21
FragranceShop
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Detour Noir is slightly sweeter and more linear than Layton's beautifully balanced composition, with less complexity in the cardamom and pepper interplay. Longevity is 6-8 hours, slightly shorter than Layton's impressive 10-12 hour performance. Sillage is moderate but pleasant.
AmazonFragranceNet $28FragranceShop $21
Luxador
Loyal Agar
72%accuracy
-
Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone simplifies Layton's spice and pepper notes, resulting in a slightly flatter aromatic development. Longevity appears reduced by 2-3 hours compared to the original's impressive 8+ hour performance.
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North Stag Expressions
DEUX II
72%accuracy
-
Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone exhibits reduced cardamom and lavender presence, resulting in a less aromatic profile compared to Layton's more herbaceous character. Longevity and sillage are comparable, but the original offers greater depth and complexity throughout the fragrance development.
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Dua
Leedys
82%accuracy
$55
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Leedys performs well in the opening and heart but lacks the depth and longevity of Layton's woody base. The overall sillage is marginally softer, making it better suited for intimate wear compared to the original's more commanding presence.
Dua $55