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Dupe review · The Essence Vault

Layton

The Parfums de Marly Layton profile, 90% cheaper per 100ml, from The Essence Vault.

Parfums de Marly Layton
OriginalLayton$320/100ml
The Essence Vault Layton
This dupeLayton$32/100ml
Smells like
Parfums de Marly Layton
Price
$31.74
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$32
Original per 100ml
$320
Made by
The Essence Vault
7.0/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Layton scores 7.0 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Layton.

The Essence Vault 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 $32 per 100ml it costs 90% less than Layton — the 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.

Value10.0
Evidence6.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Essence Vault 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

Parfums de Marly Layton is apple, bergamot and mandarin at first, lavender, geranium and violet at its heart and vanilla, guaiac wood and cardamom at the end. The Essence Vault set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.

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, Layton is the cheapest 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 Layton

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    Questions

    What does The Essence Vault Layton 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 The Essence Vault Layton a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?

    Yes — The Essence Vault sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton.

    How much cheaper is The Essence Vault Layton than Parfums de Marly Layton?

    90% less per 100ml: about $32 per 100ml against $320 for the original.

    Where can I buy The Essence Vault Layton?

    It is in stock at $31.74 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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