Parfums de Marly 2017 EDP

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Layton Exclusif

by Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Layton Exclusif opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Almond, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Rose, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Parfums de Marly's Layton Exclusif carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Layton Exclusif transforms the original's DNA into a sumptuous, animalic oud-vanilla powerhouse. Deeply opulent, brooding, and unapologetically rich, it leaves a lasting, magnetic impression for true fragrance connoisseurs.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
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Layton Exclusif Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Layton Exclusif thrives in cooler temperatures due to its deep oud, animalic, and spicy-woody richness. The heaviness and warmth make it ideal for fall and winter, while spring works on brisk days but it's too dense for most summer occasions.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This commanding, opulent scent is best for elevated formal settings or romantic evenings, where its boldness and luxurious aura shine. It's too intense for the office or sport but can add drama to upscale casual events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

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About

Layton Exclusif is an audacious, multifaceted blend brimming with smoky oud, plush woods, and animalic civet, wrapped in creamy almond and vanilla. The opening bristles with citrus and nutty nuance, quickly yielding to a dark floral heart and a musky, resinous base. Its enveloping sillage is shadowy and mysterious, with the coffee and leather undertones adding sensual depth. This is a statement scent for cold nights, conjuring intrigue, luxury, and a regal, magnetic presence.

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