Layton Eau de Parfum combines apple, bergamot and cardamom with lavender, violet and geranium, over patchouli, vanilla, guaiacwood and praline. Apple and lavender on top, a sweet praline-and-vanilla base: a fougère that's been to the patisserie. Layton Exclusif is a separate fragrance.
What Wearers Say
One wearer enjoys its smooth balance of spice and fruity sweetness.
Another owner likes creamy cardamom, fresh apple and lavender over warm vanilla.
Some wearers find it sweeter than they want.
Some wearers dislike the vapor-rub-like opening, although one finds the sweeter drydown more enjoyable.
Great for
Try it if apple, aromatic lavender, cardamom and sweet vanilla-backed woods appeal.
Not for
Sample first if rich sweetness or medicinal-smelling openings put you off.
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How It Compares
vs. Armaf Bucephalus No. X
Parfums de Marly Layton is apple, cardamom and lavender over vanilla, praline and guaiacwood. Armaf's Bucephalus No. X is citrus, ginger and spice over leather, myrrh and labdanum.
Read the full comparison →vs. Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone
Parfums de Marly Layton is apple, cardamom and lavender over vanilla and praline. Armaf's Club de Nuit Milestone is red fruits and marine notes over sandalwood, vetiver and ambroxan.
Read the full comparison →vs. Lattafa Asad
Parfums de Marly Layton is apple, cardamom and lavender over vanilla and praline. Lattafa Asad is black pepper, pineapple and tobacco with coffee, amber and vanilla.
Read the full comparison →vs. Lattafa Fakhar
Lattafa's Fakhar is apple, lavender, sage and juniper over tonka and cedar. Parfums de Marly Layton is apple, cardamom and lavender over vanilla and praline.
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