Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif Eau de Parfum Spray 4.2 oz (Unisex)

Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly is an oriental composition built around almond, mandarin orange, bergamot, watery notes, apple, grapefruit, civet, geranium, rose, gardenia, water lily, lavender, cinnamon, Laotian oud, guaiac wood, vanilla, coffee, sandalwood, amber, Indonesian patchouli leaf, pink pepper, oakmoss, cypriol, and leather. Released in 2017 and created by Hamid Merati‑Kashani, it blends creamy almond sweetness with citrus brightness, floral depth, smoky oud, animalic nuance, warm spices, and a rich woody‑amber base. Designed for evening wear and cooler seasons, this fragrance suits anyone who enjoys dark, rich, complex scents with gourmand touches, smoky oud intensity, and a deep musky‑woody signature.

The opening features almond, mandarin orange, bergamot, watery notes, apple, and grapefruit, creating a fruity, citrus‑bright, and creamy introduction. Almond provides creamy nutty sweetness, mandarin orange adds sweet citrus warmth, bergamot contributes clean citrus clarity, watery notes add fresh airy brightness, apple provides crisp fruity sweetness, and grapefruit adds sparkling citrus sharpness. Together they form a fruity, citrus, creamy opening that feels bright yet rich.

The heart transitions into civet, geranium, rose, gardenia, water lily, lavender, and cinnamon, adding animalic depth, floral richness, aromatic warmth, and spicy nuance. Civet provides animalic warmth, geranium adds green floral clarity, rose contributes soft floral richness, gardenia adds creamy floral depth, water lily provides fresh floral brightness, lavender adds aromatic warmth, and cinnamon contributes warm spicy sweetness. This stage is floral, spicy, animalic, and aromatic, giving the fragrance its signature dark floral‑spice complexity.

The dry down rests on Laotian oud, guaiac wood, vanilla, coffee, sandalwood, amber, Indonesian patchouli leaf, pink pepper, oakmoss, cypriol, and leather, adding smoky woody intensity, creamy sweetness, roasted warmth, resinous glow, earthy depth, spicy nuance, mossy richness, and smooth leather warmth. Oud provides deep smoky‑woody intensity, guaiac wood adds smoky woody richness, vanilla contributes creamy sweet warmth, coffee adds dark roasted nuance, sandalwood provides smooth woody warmth, amber adds warm balsamic depth, patchouli contributes earthy woody richness, pink pepper adds fresh spicy lift, oakmoss provides mossy green depth, cypriol adds smoky earthy nuance, and leather contributes smooth animalic warmth. The base is woody, smoky, sweet, spicy, musky, and long‑lasting, ideal for evening wear and anyone who enjoys dark, rich, complex fragrances with smoky oud, creamy vanilla, roasted coffee, and deep woody‑animalic warmth.

Perfect for: Fall · Winter · Evening · Night Out · Special Occasion · Fans of dark, rich, complex fragrances with smoky oud, creamy vanilla, roasted coffee, and deep woody‑animalic warmth