Fragrance comparison

Détour Noir vs Layton

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 20,748 ratings analysed

Détour Noir

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.314,492 votes

Rank #109 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Layton

Parfums de Marly

4.4516,256 votes

Rank #781 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layton takes 5 of 7 categories.

Détour Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Layton
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Détour Noir2/7

Layton5/7

Ratings & consensus: Layton
Community sentiment: Layton
Longevity: Layton
Sillage & projection: Layton
Value for money: Détour Noir
Versatility: Layton
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Détour Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Détour NoirAl Haramain Perfumes

LaytonParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 4,492 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 16,256 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerLaytonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

4,492 votes

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

16,256 votes

Category winnerLaytonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLayton

SillageLayton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value34

Category winnerDétour NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AppleLavenderJasmineViolet

Heart

VanillaPatchouliBergamotMandarin Orange

Base

SandalwoodCardamomPepperGuaiac WoodGeranium

Top15-30 mins

AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCardamomSandalwoodPepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermax™Coumarin

InformationalShared notesApple, Lavender, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Layton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerLaytonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 21%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#781

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerDétour NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Détour Noir is a sweet, spicy apple and vanilla scent that many people wear as a budget alternative to Parfums de Marly Layton. It often opens with crisp apple and aromatic lavender, then settles into a cosy, cake-like vanilla with woods and warm spice. For some, the first sprays can come off mentholated or a bit synt…

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Parfums de Marly Layton is a rich, spicy gourmand anchored by a crisp fruit bite. The fragrance hits skin with tart green apple and clean lavender before warming up fast. Within fifteen minutes, cozy cardamom, creamy vanilla, and smooth sandalwood take center stage. The scent profile is bold. Two sprays easily carry t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Détour Noir or Layton?

Layton takes 5 of 7 categories. Détour Noir is rated 4.31/5 from 4,492 votes; Layton is rated 4.45/5 from 16,256 votes. Choose Détour Noir for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Layton for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Détour Noir or Layton?

Layton lasts longest (Layton 76/100, Détour Noir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Détour Noir or Layton?

Layton projects furthest (Layton 65/100, Détour Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Détour Noir and Layton smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Détour Noir or Layton better for summer or winter?

For summer, Layton is the stronger pick. For winter, Détour Noir is the stronger pick. Layton suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Détour Noir and Layton?

Détour Noir has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Jasmine and Violet, heart notes of Vanilla, Patchouli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Cardamom, Pepper and Guaiac Wood. Layton has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Pepper.