Layla Parfum

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original
87%
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Layla Parfum bottle Layla Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Layla Parfum
This is a seriously under-celebrated gem from Xerjoff, offering a refined and sophisticated amber-vanilla experience. While some find it leans feminine, especially in the opening, its creamy, well-blended character makes it undeniably elegant and a proper hidden treasure.
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Our Verdict - Midnight Muse EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Layla - Xerjoff - a warm spicy fragrance led by bright opening notes, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Layla Parfum
Midnight Muse EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 26% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 30% vs 33%
Amber 30% vs 38%
Only in Layla
Vanilla 39%
Only in Midnight Muse
Patchouli 29%

Accords

Layla Midnight Muse
100%
Woody
78%
94%
Vanilla
66%
61%
Warm Spicy
90%
86%
Powdery
78%
Sweet
72%
Musky
42%
71%
Amber
54%
66%
Patchouli
Woody shared
100%
78%
Vanilla shared
94%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
90%
86%
78%
Musky shared
72%
42%
Amber shared
71%
54%
66%

Performance

Layla Midnight Muse
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Layla

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated and smooth projection makes it perfect for dates and formal events, leaving a refined aura. While it could work in an office in moderation, its warmth and subtle sweetness might be a bit much for everyday casual wear.

Midnight Muse

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, vanilla, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Layla Parfum
Midnight Muse EDP
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