AlmondOpens with
CivetHeart
Laotian OudDries down to
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Layton Exclusif
The hushed intimacy of a candlelit room where the delicate scent of flowers meets the warm, smoky notes of oud and leather.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Layton ExclusifLuxury · $250+
78%Similar accords, often for lessDetour Noir Exclusif · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 18 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Parfums de Marly and crafted by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, Layton Exclusif is a complex Oriental fragrance for both women and men. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like mandarin orange and bergamot, which cut through the warmth of almond and watery nuances. As it evolves, the heart reveals a blend of floral essences such as rose, gardenia, and water lily, adding an almost ethereal quality to the scent. However, it is in its base that Layton Exclusif truly comes into its own: laotian oud, guaiac wood, and vanilla create a rich blend of warmth and depth, enhanced by subtle animalic notes like civet and leather.
Apply Layton Exclusif close to your skin for best effect — it blooms over time and reads more subtly across a room. The citrus top notes fade quickly, but the base notes are long-lasting, so a single application can carry you through the day.
Fig. 01 — Layton Exclusif, Parfums de Marly
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Hamid Merati-Kashani
Eastern poetry, Western formHamid Merati-Kashani is a perfumer whose work bridges Eastern and Western olfactory traditions with rare grace.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 11%.