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Layton

2016unisex

warm spicy up front, then fresh spicy, settling into woody.

Layton by Parfums de Marly is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Layton was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Hamid Merati-Kashani. Top notes are Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Geranium, Violet and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper,…

warm spicy fresh spicy woody vanilla

Nose: Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Geranium, Violet, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Coumarin, Ambermax™

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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62%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter32%Fall31%Spring26%Summer11%Night54%Day46%Wears lean male46%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Layton smell like?

warm spicy up front, then fresh spicy, settling into woody. Dominant accords: warm spicy, fresh spicy, woody.

What notes are in Layton?

Top: Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Geranium, Violet, Jasmine. Base: Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Coumarin, Ambermax™.

How long does Layton last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Layton loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Layton best for?

Winter is the top pick (32%). Fall is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Layton?

Night wear leads at 54%. Day is a secondary pick at 46%.

Is Layton for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 46% read it as lean male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Layton?

Composed by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Released in 2016.