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    Side by side

    Preludio 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.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Preludio vs. Layton
    PreludioLayton
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20122016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLuca GrittiHamid Merati-Kashani
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Preludio

    Woody
    Lavender
    Aromatic
    Aquatic
    Ozonic
    Citrus
    Conifer
    Fresh Spicy

    Layton

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    French lavenderLavenderWatermelonSicilian lemonLemon
    AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco
    GeraniumVioletJasmine
    Base
    BorageMuskAmber
    VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Preludio vs. Layton
    PreludioLayton
    Score3/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The watermelon-lavender opening will either pull you in or leave you scratching your head. That tension is the whole point, this one refuses to play it safe.Preludio
    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: Preludio vs. Layton
    PreludioLayton
    2.5 oz$233.79fragrancenet
    Best offer$136.05ecosmetics

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