ComparisonsOct 9, 2026
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Parfums de Marly · 2016
A spicy, apple-and-vanilla scent that became the go-to alternative to pricier amber woods
Apple and bergamot open it before a lavender and jasmine heart, settling into a spicy vanilla base with cardamom and a light woody dryness. The apple-vanilla pairing over warm spice is what gives it a distinct identity and what keeps people hunting for close matches.
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Ranked by how much they share with Layton. The notes in common are listed under each bottle. Prices and stock come from the makers’ own shops.
Carries the lavender, jasmine, cardamom, vanilla and sandalwood heart. There is no apple here; iris, agarwood and patchouli make it darker and more resinous.
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Gives the warm spiced vanilla base: cardamom, black pepper, vanilla, sandalwood. No apple or lavender, and the cognac, mahogany and amber make it deeper and more boozy.
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Shares the apple with lavender, jasmine and sandalwood. It is a perfume oil with black cherry, oak and spiced white tea, and has no vanilla or cardamom warmth.
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