Dupe review · French Avenue
Miraj Absolu
Miraj Absolu is French Avenue's answer to Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif
- Price
- $108
- Size
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- Per 100ml
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- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- French Avenue
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Miraj Absolu is a reasonable bet if you want Layton Exclusif for less.
French Avenue sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Layton Exclusif's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $108 it costs 70% less than Layton Exclusif.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength French Avenue 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
The original opens on cardamom, nutmeg and saffron, turns to geranium, rose and jasmine, and settles into oud, leather and patchouli. That is the brief Miraj Absolu is working from.
Top
- cardamom
- nutmeg
- saffron
Heart
- geranium
- rose
- jasmine
Base
- oud
- leather
- patchouli
Layton's DNA turned darker and spicier with cardamom, oud and leather for the colder months.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 5 twins of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif we can price, Miraj Absolu is number 5 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Dupe Spot Layton Exclusif #214 $36/100ml
- 02 HK Perfumes Glass Tears $89/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Superlative $159/100ml
- 04 Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif $29.99
- 05 French Avenue Miraj Absolu $108
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The community
What people say about Miraj Absolu
Rating
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—Would buy again
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does French Avenue Miraj Absolu smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif — cardamom, nutmeg and saffron up top, geranium, rose and jasmine in the heart, oud, leather and patchouli in the base.
Is French Avenue Miraj Absolu a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif?
Yes — French Avenue sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif.
Where can I buy French Avenue Miraj Absolu?
It is in stock at $108 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.