Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Layton

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17,024 ratings analysed

Dusk

The Woods Collection

4.58768 votes

Rank #23,695 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

4 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 4 of 7 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Layton
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dusk3/7

Layton4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskThe Woods Collection

LaytonParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 768 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 16,256 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerDuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

768 votes

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

16,256 votes

Category winnerDuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLayton

SillageLayton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value34

Category winnerDuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match87%Very similar · both warm spicy, vanilla and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaCardamomPepperWoody NotesSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCardamomSandalwoodPepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermax™Coumarin

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerLaytonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex18

Women3

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#23,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#781

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerLaytonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by The Woods Collection opens with a sharp burst of crisp red apple and tart mandarin orange, immediately tempered by clean lavender. As the initial brightness settles on skin, warm cardamom and black pepper emerge alongside a subtle violet floral core. The foundation rests on smooth vanilla, patchouli, and soft …

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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, Dusk or Layton?

Layton takes 4 of 7 categories. Dusk is rated 4.58/5 from 768 votes; Layton is rated 4.45/5 from 16,256 votes. Choose Dusk for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Layton for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Layton?

Layton lasts longest (Layton 76/100, Dusk 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Layton?

Layton projects furthest (Layton 65/100, Dusk 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Layton smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is Dusk or Layton better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dusk and Layton?

Dusk has top notes of Apple, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes. 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.