Dupe review · Alexandria Fragrances
Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance)
Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance) is Alexandria Fragrances's answer to Parfums de Marly Layton.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Layton
- Price
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- Size
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- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $320
- Made by
- Alexandria Fragrances
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Worth a try. That is where Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance) lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Layton.
Alexandria Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Layton's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Alexandria Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: apple, bergamot and mandarin up top, lavender, geranium and violet in the middle, vanilla, guaiac wood and cardamom underneath — the shape of Parfums de Marly Layton.
Top
- apple
- bergamot
- mandarin
Heart
- lavender
- geranium
- violet
Base
- vanilla
- guaiac wood
- cardamom
For the one who lingers in memory. Crisp apple and bergamot melt into spiced vanilla and guaiac — sweet, warm, unforgettable.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
- 01 Emper Unicorn $28/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 04 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas Manila $33/100ml
- 06 Khadlaj Azure Velvet $33/100ml
- 07 Assaf King Enable $43/100ml
- 08 Caneza Veleno $51/100ml
- 09 Bujairami Date Night $53/100ml
- 10 Armaf Rugir $60/100ml
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The community
What people say about Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance)
Rating
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—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance) smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Layton — apple, bergamot and mandarin up top, lavender, geranium and violet in the heart, vanilla, guaiac wood and cardamom in the base.
Is Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance) a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?
Yes — Alexandria Fragrances sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton.
Where can I buy Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (Solid Fragrance)?
We do not have a shop link for it today. Every other twin of Parfums de Marly Layton is listed on its page.