Dupe review · AromaPassions
Charm
Charm is AromaPassions's answer to Parfums de Marly Layton — at 78% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Layton
- Price
- $69
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $69
- Original per 100ml
- $320
- Made by
- AromaPassions
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Charm lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Layton.
AromaPassions 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.
At $69 per 100ml it costs 78% less than Layton — the 7th cheapest of 15 twins we can price.
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 AromaPassions 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
Of the 21 twins of Parfums de Marly Layton we can price, Charm is number 7 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
- 04 Al Haramain Detour Noir $32/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas Manila $33/100ml
- 06 Khadlaj Azure Velvet $33/100ml
- 07 AromaPassions Charm $69/100ml
- 08 ALT Fragrances Stallion $82/100ml
- 09 HK Perfumes 5 Carats $89/100ml
- 10 The Clone Layvish No. 67 $90/100ml
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The community
What people say about Charm
Rating
—How close to Layton
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does AromaPassions Charm 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 AromaPassions Charm a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?
Yes — AromaPassions sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton.
How much cheaper is AromaPassions Charm than Parfums de Marly Layton?
78% less per 100ml: about $69 per 100ml against $320 for the original.
Where can I buy AromaPassions Charm?
It is in stock at $69 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.