Layton Exclusif vs Sevan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Layton Exclusif takes 3 of 3 categories.
Layton ExclusifChoose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SevanChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Layton Exclusif3/3
Sevan0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Layton Exclusif
- Sillage & projection
- Layton Exclusif
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 MarlySevanAK FranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 3,793 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.25/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
3,793 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLayton Exclusif
SillageLayton Exclusif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
oud92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
woody65%
amber56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamotWatery NotesAppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
CivetGeraniumRoseGardeniaWater LilyLavenderCinnamon
Base8-12+ hrs
Laotian OudGuaiac WoodVanillaCoffeeSandalwoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmberPink Pepper
Top
Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway
Heart
Indonesian NutmegLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber. Durations are only published for Layton Exclusif, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#828
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#24,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerLayton ExclusifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfums 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…
Reviews →Sevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …
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, Layton Exclusif or Sevan?
Layton Exclusif takes 3 of 3 categories. Layton Exclusif is rated 4.27/5 from 3,793 votes; Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes. Choose Layton Exclusif for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Layton Exclusif or Sevan?
Layton Exclusif lasts longest (Layton Exclusif 79/100, Sevan 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Layton Exclusif or Sevan?
Layton Exclusif projects furthest (Layton Exclusif 69/100, Sevan 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Layton Exclusif and Sevan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber.
Is Layton Exclusif or Sevan better for summer or winter?
Layton Exclusif suits evening wear; Sevan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Layton Exclusif and Sevan?
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. Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.
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