Fragrances inspired by Layton Eau de Parfum
The original
Layton
Parfums de Marly
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Layton and Royal Paragon share a remarkably similar DNA, focusing on a spicy apple and vanilla core.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds tangerine, drops amber and coumarin
Choose Royal Paragon when
You're looking for a budget-friendly option.
Our verdict
Layton and Leyden share a similar DNA, yet differ in overall execution.
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Without coumarin and vanilla
Choose Leyden when
You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds pink pepper, drops coumarin and pepper
Our verdict
Expressions DEUX II offers a remarkably similar experience to Layton, primarily distinguished by its extrait concentration, promising enhanced longevity.
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
Choose North Stag Expressions II Deux when
You want Layton's scent profile at a lower price.
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
Our verdict
Dusk aims to be a Layton clone, but key differences emerge in quality and performance.
What they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Mandarin, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds woody notes, drops amber and bergamot
Choose Dusk when
You're on a tight budget and want to save money.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
Our verdict
Layton and Detour Noir share a similar DNA, but Layton boasts superior quality and refinement.
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
Choose Détour Noir when
You are on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
Our verdict
Xclusif Oud Bleu is a near-perfect Layton dupe at a fraction of the price, making it the obvious choice for budget-conscious fragrance lovers.
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds musk, drops amber and coumarin
Choose Xclusif Oud Bleu when
You want Layton's scent profile for a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
What they share
Shares 6 of its 15 notes, including Violet, Sandalwood, Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Without amber and coumarin
Our verdict
Layton by Parfums de Marly and Black Horse by ALREHAB PERFUMES are two unisex fragrances with distinct personalities.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and green notes, drops amber and apple
Choose Black Horse when
You are on a budget.
Our verdict
Layton and Loyal Agar share a similar core, but diverge in their overall impact.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds tobacco and tonka bean, drops apple and cardamom
Choose Loyal Agar when
You want a stronger, longer-lasting scent.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Parfums de Marly. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.