Is Alexandria UK Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?

Layton EDP

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Layton Eau de Parfum bottle Layton EDP
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Layton EDP
Layton is a room-filling, magnetic signature that balances juicy apple with sultry vanilla, spicy woods, and aromatic florals. It exudes confidence and sensuality, perfect for making a statement on cool nights or formal occasions.
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Our Verdict - Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly EDP
One of the closer budget matches to Parfums de Marly Layton, keeping the addictive apple-and-vanilla signature intact even if it can't fully replicate the original's exceptional blending and 10-plus-hour longevity.
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How they compare
Layton EDP A Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Layton EDP
Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 33% vs 26%
Geranium 33% vs 23%
Jasmine 32% vs 23%
Lavender 26% vs 31%
Apple 26% vs 41%
Bergamot 23% vs 27%
Cardamom 13% vs 26%
Vanilla 13% vs 32%
Sandalwood 13% vs 26%
Pepper 13% vs 17%
Patchouli 12% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Lavender 26% vs 31%
Apple 26% vs 41%
Bergamot 23% vs 27%
Only in Layton
Mandarin 23%
Shared Notes
Violet 33% vs 26%
Geranium 33% vs 23%
Jasmine 32% vs 23%
Only in Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly
Cardamom 26%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 13% vs 32%
Sandalwood 13% vs 26%
Pepper 13% vs 17%
Patchouli 12% vs 23%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Layton Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Layton

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Layton's rich warm spicy vanilla-woody profile with strong projection excels in cooler weather, especially fall and winter, where its inviting and dense sweetness envelops without overwhelming. It can be worn in spring with moderation but is too heavy for most summer climates.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Layton's powerful sillage and sweet spicy warmth make it ideal for formal occasions, nights out, and romantic dates. It can work casually with a confident attitude but is generally too bold for the office or any sporty setting.

Royal Equestrian Layton By Parfums De Marly

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Parfums de Marly Layton, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Wearers put Parfums de Marly Layton, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights, casual wear and formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla

Key Differences

Without amber and coumarin

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