Oud X
Benjamin BarberEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Oud X vs. Layton
Is Oud X better than Layton?
Layton rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodBergamotPatchouliVanilla
woodywarm spicypowderycitrusfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Oud X and Layton?
| Oud X | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jimmy Anton Studer | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud X and Layton smell?
Oud X
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Oud
Sweet
Metallic
Citrus
Amber
Layton
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud X and Layton share?
Top
OudBergamot
AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CedarFreesiaSaffronPatchouliLily of the ValleyPeony
GeraniumVioletJasmine
Base
DatesSandalwoodAmbergrisMuskVanilla
VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FreesiaLily of the ValleyPeony
GeraniumVioletLavenderJasmine
Woody Notes
OudCedarSandalwood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Spicy Notes
Saffron
CardamomBlack PepperPink Pepper
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Dates
Apple
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Oud X and Layton work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud X or Layton?
| Oud X | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud X and Layton?
Not the oud that fills the room. It's the one that fills your collar. Dates and vanilla wrap around cedar and saffron, creating warmth without the performance.Oud X
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
Where to buy Oud X and Layton
| Oud X | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $290.00ecosmetics |
| 4.2 oz | — | $380.80ecosmetics |
| 6.7 oz | — | $438.83ecosmetics |
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