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    Black Star Him vs. Layton

    Very similar
    Layton by Parfums de Marly bottle

    Layton

    Parfums de Marly
    Eau de Parfum2016
    New comparison

    Layton rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Star Him vs. Layton
    Black Star HimLayton
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212016
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Star Him

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Herbal

    Layton

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeStar Anise
    AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    AlmondCardamomJasmineWoody Notes
    GeraniumVioletJasmine
    Base
    AmberMuskOudSandalwood
    VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Star Him vs. Layton
    Black Star HimLayton
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name promises darkness, yet the opening feels almost luminous. Within moments, green herbs and soft florals interlace with that initial brightness, creating a layered composition that rewards.Black Star Him
    The sweetness here isn't the problem, it's the solution. Vanilla could easily turn Layton into something one-dimensional, but the cardamom keeps it aromatic and interesting.Layton

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Star Him vs. Layton
    Black Star HimLayton
    2.5 oz$233.79fragrancenet

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