Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif is an oriental parfum for men and women from 2017, dark and deep. Almond sweetens the opening, oud brings a dry, woody centre, and vanilla leaves the base soft and rich. Intense and mature, it keeps the family mood but goes further.
Perfect for you if…
- You want a deeper take on a familiar favourite.
- You like bold fragrances for formal plans.
- You are shopping for someone who loves intense scents.
At a glance
| Brand |
Parfums de Marly |
| Concentration |
Parfum |
| Size |
125 ml |
| Fragrance family |
Oriental |
| Main accords |
Woody, oud, animalic, powdery, citrus, warm spicy, vanilla, almond, musky, coffee |
| Top notes |
Bergamot, Pink pepper, Cardamom, Almond, Mandarin orange, Watery notes, Apple, Grapefruit |
| Heart notes |
Geranium, Lavender, Lavandin, Civet, Rose, Gardenia, Water lily, Cinnamon |
| Base notes |
Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather, Guaiac wood, Vanilla, Coffee, Amber, Oakmoss, Cypriol |
| Gender |
Unisex |
| Launch year / perfumer |
2017 · Hamid Merati-Kashani |
Why you'll love it
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Nutty, then woody. A sweet start turns dry and dark within minutes.
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A velvety, animalic heart. The middle is floral, spicy and slightly raw.
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A rich, rounded close. The base is creamy, smoky and warm.
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A deeper, darker turn. Oud adds more smoke and resin than Layton.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Layton or Layton Exclusif?
It depends on taste: Layton is crisper and creamier, while Layton Exclusif is darker, deeper and more smoky.
What does Layton Exclusif smell like?
It smells dark, deep and rich, with a nutty sweetness that turns smoky and woody.
What are the notes of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif?
Bergamot, pink pepper, cardamom, almond, mandarin orange, watery notes, apple and grapefruit on top; geranium, lavender, lavandin, civet, rose, gardenia, water lily and cinnamon in the heart; oud, sandalwood, patchouli, leather, guaiac wood, vanilla, coffee, amber, oakmoss and cypriol at the base.
Is Layton Exclusif a summer or winter fragrance?
Best in autumn and winter, where its dark, smoky depth feels at home.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water/Eau), Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Vanillin, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Pinene, Citronellol, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Bht, Terpinolene, Rose Ketones, Geranyl Acetate, Terpineol, Camphor, Citral, Geraniol, Alpha-Terpinene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Menthol, Carvone
Parfums de Marly is a Paris niche perfume house founded in 2009 by Julien Sprecher and named after the Château de Marly, residence of King Louis XV. Its range includes Layton, Delina, Althaïr and Valaya. Shop all Parfums de Marly perfumes at Ramfa Beauty.