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    Side by side

    Desert Nocturne vs. Layton

    Clearly related
    Layton by Parfums de Marly bottle

    Layton

    Parfums de Marly
    Eau de Parfum2016
    New comparison

    Layton rates higher with the community, while Desert Nocturne wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Desert Nocturne vs. Layton
    Desert NocturneLayton
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20192016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Desert Nocturne

    Smoky
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Patchouli

    Layton

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeSaffron
    AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    CedarwoodFrankincensePatchouliRose
    GeraniumVioletJasmine
    Base
    AmberCastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla
    VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Desert Nocturne vs. Layton
    Desert NocturneLayton
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Saffron and oud tog ether create something genuinely resinous and animalic. This is for evenings when you want to be noticed, not for those who prefer to stay under the radar.Desert Nocturne
    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: Desert Nocturne vs. Layton
    Desert NocturneLayton
    2.5 oz$233.79fragrancenet

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