Is The Essence Vault Layton - 950 a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?
Layton EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Layton - 950 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Layton
- Layton - 950
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
No. 950 leans hard into Parfums de Marly Layton's apple-and-vanilla signature but flattens the layered spice and precious woods into a louder, sweeter gourmand that fades faster than the original's famous 10+ hour run.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Violet
33%
vs
52%
Geranium
33%
vs
47%
Lavender
26%
vs
40%
Apple
26%
vs
59%
Vanilla
13%
vs
60%
Sandalwood
13%
vs
40%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Parfums de Marly Layton, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Geranium
Without amber and bergamot
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