Dupe review · Scent Labz
Sigma
The Parfums de Marly Layton profile, from Scent Labz.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Layton
- Price
- $40
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $320
- Made by
- Scent Labz
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Sigma is a strong bet if you want Layton for less.
Scent Labz 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 $40 it costs 90% less than Layton.
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 Scent Labz 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 apple, bergamot and mandarin, turns to lavender, geranium and violet, and settles into vanilla, guaiac wood and cardamom. That is the brief Sigma is working from.
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, Sigma is number 19 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 Sigma
Rating
—How close to Layton
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Scent Labz Sigma 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 Scent Labz Sigma a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?
Yes — Scent Labz sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton.
Where can I buy Scent Labz Sigma?
It is in stock at $40 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.