Layla vs Loafer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Loafer takes 4 of 5 categories.
LaylaChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
LoaferChoose it for a warm spicy and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Layla1/5
Loafer4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Layla
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Loafer
- Sillage & projection
- Loafer
- Value for money
- Loafer
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Loafer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LaylaXerjoffLoaferRoberto UgoliniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
2.98/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%
Category winnerLaylaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
33%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
149 votes
9%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
36%Dislike
27%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLoafer
SillageLoafer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLoaferBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, yellow floral and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegCloves
Heart
Ylang-YlangSingapore PatchouliAtlas Cedar
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskAmber
Top
OrangeCloves
Heart
Ylang-YlangGeraniumAmbergrisNutmeg
Base
PatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,809
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#4,697
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander
Launched—
Reviews70
Category winnerLoaferHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXerjoff Layla opens with a sharp spike of cloves and freshly shaved nutmeg before revealing a dense heart of ylang-ylang and dark Singapore patchouli. As the spice subsides, Madagascar vanilla and warm amber smooth out the composition, anchoring the golden florals into a plush, powdery base. It feels cozy and heavy, b…
Reviews →Loafer by Roberto Ugolini is a bracing, unisex floral fragrance launched in 2019. It opens with a sharp, tangy combination of orange and cloves before settling into a heart of ylang-ylang and geranium. The base features earthy patchouli and musk, making it a classic choice for office wear or casual weekend outings dur…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Layla or Loafer?
Loafer takes 4 of 5 categories. Layla is rated 3.96/5 from 149 votes; Loafer is rated 2.98/5 from 214 votes. Choose Layla for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose Loafer for a warm spicy and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Layla or Loafer?
Loafer lasts longest (Loafer 84/100, Layla 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Layla or Loafer?
Loafer projects furthest (Loafer 76/100, Layla 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Layla and Loafer smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Layla or Loafer better for summer or winter?
Loafer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Layla and Loafer?
Layla has top notes of Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Singapore Patchouli and Atlas Cedar, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Loafer has top notes of Orange and Cloves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Ambergris and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.
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