Layton vs Detour Noir
How does the $25 dupe stack up against the $315 original?
Original
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Layton
Parfums de Marly
$315 / 125mL
$2.52/mL
Notes
Top: apple, bergamot, mandarin orange
Heart: jasmine, violet, geranium
Base: vanilla, sandalwood, cardamom, pepper
Dupe — 8/10 Match
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Detour Noir
Al Haramain
$25 / 100mL
$0.25/mL
Notes
Top: apple, bergamot, mandarin orange
Heart: jasmine, violet, geranium
Base: vanilla, sandalwood, cardamom
Head-to-Head
| Attribute | Layton | Detour Noir | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $315 | $25 | Detour Noir |
| Price per mL | $2.52 | $0.25 | Detour Noir |
| Longevity | — | 8 hours | — |
| Sillage | — | Strong | — |
| Similarity | — | 8/10 | — |
| Value Rating | — | 9/10 | — |
The Verdict
A solid Layton alternative at a fraction of the price. Great for cold weather.
Pros
- Captures Layton's apple-vanilla-cardamom DNA
- Good longevity and projection
- Accessible price point
Cons
- Jasmine-violet heart is slightly different
- Less depth in the vanilla base
You save $290 (92% off) by choosing Detour Noir over Layton.
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