Is Noted Aromas Manila a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?

Layton EDP

Parfums de Marly by Hamid Merati-Kashani Original Statement

Manila EDP

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Layton Eau de Parfum bottle Layton EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Manila Eau de Parfum bottle Manila EDP
£209.99 from
75ml at Amazon UK
Best value £1.92/ml (200ml)
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£15.00 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.20/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Manila EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Parfums de Marly Layton (2016) - apple, violet and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Layton EDP A Manila 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
Manila EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 33% vs 44%
Geranium 33% vs 23%
Jasmine 32% vs 31%
Lavender 26% vs 22%
Apple 26% vs 31%
Bergamot 23% vs 25%
Cardamom 13% vs 20%
Vanilla 13% vs 41%
Sandalwood 13% vs 26%
Guaiac Wood 12% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Lavender 26% vs 22%
Apple 26% vs 31%
Bergamot 23% vs 25%
Only in Layton
Mandarin 23%
Only in Manila
Cardamom 20%
Shared Notes
Violet 33% vs 44%
Geranium 33% vs 23%
Jasmine 32% vs 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Manila
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Manila

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Apple-violet-vanilla versatile across cool weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date night, office, formal - signature versatility.

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 10 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla

Key Differences

Without amber and coumarin

Where to buy

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