Fragrance comparison

Layton vs Xclusif Oud Bleu

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16,462 ratings analysed

Layton

Parfums de Marly

4.4516,256 votes

Rank #827 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Xclusif Oud Bleu

Orientica Premium

4.64206 votes

Rank #1,079 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xclusif Oud Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Layton
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Xclusif Oud Bleu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Layton2/7

Xclusif Oud Bleu5/7

Ratings & consensus: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Community sentiment: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Longevity: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Sillage & projection: Xclusif Oud Bleu
Value for money: Xclusif Oud Bleu
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

Xclusif Oud BleuOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 16,256 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.64/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuRating 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

74%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityXclusif Oud Bleu

SillageXclusif Oud Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value67

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuBest 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%

aromatic84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match82%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

Green ApplePepperLavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CardamomGeraniumJasmineViolet

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring95

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%

Men87

Unisex10

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#827

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#1,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

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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Xclusif Oud Bleu by Orientica Premium hits the air with an immediate punch of tart green apple, crushed black pepper, and zest from mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and warm cardamom move into focus, wrapping the energetic fruit in a soothing herbal spice. The dry down drops into 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Layton or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Layton is rated 4.45/5 from 16,256 votes; Xclusif Oud Bleu is rated 4.64/5 from 206 votes. Choose Layton for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Xclusif Oud Bleu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Layton or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu lasts longest (Xclusif Oud Bleu 80/100, Layton 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Projection is very close: Xclusif Oud Bleu 66/100, Layton 65/100 for sillage.

Do Layton and Xclusif Oud Bleu smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Geranium.

Is Layton or Xclusif Oud Bleu 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 Xclusif Oud Bleu?

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. Xclusif Oud Bleu has top notes of Green Apple, Pepper, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Guaiac Wood.