Fragrance comparison

Layton vs Leyden

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16,316 ratings analysed

6 wins

Layton

Parfums de Marly

4.4516,256 votes

Rank #827 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #9,705 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layton takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Layton6/7

Leyden1/7

Ratings & consensus: Layton
Community sentiment: Layton
Longevity: Layton
Sillage & projection: Layton
Value for money: Leyden
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

LaytonParfums de Marly

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 16,256 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerLaytonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

16,256 votes

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerLaytonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLayton

SillageLayton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value90

Category winnerLeydenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCardamomSandalwoodPepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermax™Coumarin

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLaytonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

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

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#827

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#9,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLaytonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Leyden by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance built around apple, lavender, and a complex spice base. Launched in 2023, it appeals to those seeking a versatile daily driver with a classic masculine edge. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual evening outings, providing a reliable scent profile …

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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, Layton or Leyden?

Layton takes 6 of 7 categories. Layton is rated 4.45/5 from 16,256 votes; Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Layton for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Layton or Leyden?

Layton lasts longest (Layton 76/100, Leyden 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton or Leyden?

Layton projects furthest (Layton 65/100, Leyden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layton and Leyden smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Layton or Leyden better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Layton and Leyden?

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. Leyden has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.