Fragrance comparison

Layton vs Vellichor

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 16,266 ratings analysed

5 wins

Layton

Parfums de Marly

4.4516,256 votes

Rank #528 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Vellichor

Parfums Vintage

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,611 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layton takes 5 of 6 categories.

Layton
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vellichor
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Layton5/6

Vellichor1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaytonParfums de Marly

VellichorParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 16,256 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

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

50%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLayton

SillageLayton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVellichorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAppleTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineVioletRose Geranium

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalowoodPepperVanilla

Category winnerLaytonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#528

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#36,611

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Vellichor by Parfums Vintage is an aromatic woody fragrance launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Damien Stammers. It opens with a crisp burst of apple, tangy bergamot, and sweet tangerine, establishing an immediate fresh spicy punch. The heart introduces an aromatic blend of clean lavender, soft violet, jasmine, a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Layton or Vellichor?

Layton takes 5 of 6 categories. Layton is rated 4.45/5 from 16,256 votes; Vellichor is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Layton for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vellichor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Layton or Vellichor?

Layton lasts longest (Layton 76/100, Vellichor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton or Vellichor?

Layton projects furthest (Layton 65/100, Vellichor 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layton and Vellichor smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Layton or Vellichor better for summer or winter?

Layton suits evening wear; Vellichor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Layton and Vellichor?

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. Vellichor has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Rose Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalowood.