Fragrance comparison

Layton Exclusif vs Magnifico Patchouli

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,814 ratings analysed

4 wins

Layton Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.273,793 votes

Rank #1,041 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #58,806 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layton Exclusif takes 4 of 5 categories.

Layton Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Layton Exclusif4/5

Magnifico Patchouli1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Layton ExclusifParfums de Marly

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 3,793 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerLayton ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

3,793 votes

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityLayton Exclusif

SillageLayton Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMagnifico PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamotWatery NotesAppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CivetGeraniumRoseGardeniaWater LilyLavenderCinnamon

Base8-12+ hrs

Laotian OudGuaiac WoodVanillaCoffeeSandalwoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmberPink Pepper

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Geranium. Durations are only published for Layton Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Date 39%Party 34%Work 15%Casual 12%

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,041

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#58,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLayton ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif twists the crowd-pleasing DNA of the original into a brooding, shadowed evening scent. The initial blast hits with crisp bergamot and bitter almond before plunging into a dense thicket of Laotian oud, guaiac wood, and civet. You get a bitter, medicinal punch upfront. It does not apolog…

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Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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 Exclusif or Magnifico Patchouli?

Layton Exclusif takes 4 of 5 categories. Layton Exclusif is rated 4.27/5 from 3,793 votes; Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Layton Exclusif for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Layton Exclusif or Magnifico Patchouli?

Layton Exclusif lasts longest (Layton Exclusif 79/100, Magnifico Patchouli 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton Exclusif or Magnifico Patchouli?

Layton Exclusif projects furthest (Layton Exclusif 69/100, Magnifico Patchouli 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layton Exclusif and Magnifico Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is Layton Exclusif or Magnifico Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Layton Exclusif suits evening wear; Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Layton Exclusif and Magnifico Patchouli?

Layton Exclusif has top notes of Almond, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Watery Notes, heart notes of Civet, Geranium, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Laotian Oud, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Coffee. Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.