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Dupe review · Perfume Parlour

Herb Garden

Herb Garden is Perfume Parlour's answer to Parfums de Marly Layton — at 62% less per 100ml.

Parfums de Marly Layton
OriginalLayton$320/100ml
Perfume Parlour Herb Garden
This dupeHerb Garden$122/100ml
Smells like
Parfums de Marly Layton
Price
$146.05
Size
120ml
Per 100ml
$122
Original per 100ml
$320
Made by
Perfume Parlour
6.8/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Strong contender. That is where Herb Garden lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Layton.

Perfume Parlour 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.

It is sold as an extrait — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.

At $122 per 100ml it costs 62% less than Layton — the 13th 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.

Value6.9
Strength9.5
Evidence6.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Perfume Parlour 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, Herb Garden is number 13 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
  2. 02 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
  3. 03 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
  4. 04 Al Haramain Detour Noir $32/100ml
  5. 05 Noted Aromas Manila $33/100ml
  6. 06 Khadlaj Azure Velvet $33/100ml
  7. 07 AromaPassions Charm $69/100ml
  8. 08 ALT Fragrances Stallion $82/100ml
  9. 09 HK Perfumes 5 Carats $89/100ml
  10. 10 The Clone Layvish No. 67 $90/100ml
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The community

What people say about Herb Garden

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    Questions

    What does Perfume Parlour Herb Garden 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 Perfume Parlour Herb Garden a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?

    Yes — Perfume Parlour sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton.

    How much cheaper is Perfume Parlour Herb Garden than Parfums de Marly Layton?

    62% less per 100ml: about $122 per 100ml against $320 for the original.

    Where can I buy Perfume Parlour Herb Garden?

    It is in stock at $146.05 for 120ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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