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    Layton vs. Sign of Times

    Layton by Parfums de Marly bottle

    Layton

    Parfums de Marly
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Very similar
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    Layton rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Layton vs. Sign of Times
    LaytonSign of Times
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20162018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHamid Merati-KashaniEmilie Bevierre-Coppermann
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Layton

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Sign of Times

    Amber
    Woody
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Smoky
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
    Grapefruit
    Heart
    GeraniumVioletJasmine
    SageRoseCinnamonOrange Blossom
    Base
    VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin
    AmberCedarIncenseCashmere WoodSaffronMuskVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Layton vs. Sign of Times
    LaytonSign of Times
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Cashmere wood isn't metaphorical here. It's that moment you wrap yourself in something soft and realize you haven't felt soft in weeks. Moderate sillage keeps it close, intimate, not performative.Sign of Times

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Layton vs. Sign of Times
    LaytonSign of Times
    2.5 oz$233.79fragrancenet

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