Pure Black
Mandarina DuckEDT2009
Side by side
Pure Black vs. Layton
Layton rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pure Black | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pure Black
Vanilla
Citrus
Sweet
Woody
White Floral
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Layton
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
BergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLavender
Heart
Tonka BeanTiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
GeraniumVioletJasmine
Base
Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
Caramelized coffee beanVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCardamomPink PepperPatchouliCoumarinAmbermax
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure Black | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Sweet masculine scents get a bad name from cloying knockoffs. Pure Black is vanilla done right, creamy, warm, and unapologetically sweet, but grounded enough to avoid becoming a wallflower.Pure Black
Layton occupies a distinctive space where aromatic freshness meets Oriental warmth. It's a rare balance of structured florals and addictive gourmand warmth.Layton
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Pure Black | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $233.79fragrancenet |
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