Layton
Parfums de MarlyEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Layton vs. Van Gils I
Is Layton better than Van Gils I?
Layton rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VanillaCardamomLavenderSandalwoodBergamotPink PepperPatchouli
Warm SpicyAromaticVanillaFresh SpicyWoodyPowderyLavender
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Layton and Van Gils I?
| Layton | Van Gils I | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Layton and Van Gils I smell?
Layton
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Citrus
Van Gils I
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Powdery
Floral
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Layton and Van Gils I share?
Top
AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
CardamomBergamotPink PepperPlum Blossom
Heart
GeraniumVioletJasmine
LavenderIrisPatchouliAllspice
Base
VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanVetiverMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumVioletLavenderJasmine
LavenderIrisPlum Blossom
Spicy Notes
CardamomBlack PepperPink Pepper
CardamomPink PepperAllspice
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaTonka Bean
Woody Notes
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Sandalwood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Layton and Van Gils I work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Layton or Van Gils I?
| Layton | Van Gils I | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Layton and Van Gils I?
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
For the man who's done chasing expensive designers. Van Gils I is a woody-spicy workhorse that earns attention through quality and restraint, not projection. Sweet-woody, warm, comfortable.Van Gils I
The hunt
Where to buy Layton and Van Gils I
| Layton | Van Gils I | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $290.00ecosmetics | — |
| 4.2 oz | $380.80ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $438.83ecosmetics | — |
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