Fragrance comparison

Layton Exclusif vs The King

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,798 ratings analysed

3 wins

Layton Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.273,793 votes

Rank #1,110 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

The King

Sicili Fragances

2.405 votes

Rank #67,637 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layton Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories.

Layton Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Layton Exclusif3/4

The King1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Layton Exclusif
Sillage & projection: Layton Exclusif
Value for money: The King
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

The KingSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 3,793 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityLayton Exclusif

SillageLayton Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

animalic84%

woody77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, animalic and citrus

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

Aquatic notesAlmondMandarinBergamot

Heart

CivetGeraniumRoseGardeniaWater Lily

Base

Laotian OudCoffeeGaiac WoodVanillaSandalwoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Bergamot, Civet 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,110

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#67,637

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

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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The King is a sharp, unusual unisex release built around marine freshness, aromatic lift, civet, oud and coffee. It opens bright and watery with citrus and almond, then turns more animalic, woody and musky as it settles. This looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold contrast rather than easy crowd-pleasing style. S…

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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 The King?

Layton Exclusif takes 3 of 4 categories. Layton Exclusif is rated 4.27/5 from 3,793 votes; The King is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Layton Exclusif for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Layton Exclusif or The King?

Layton Exclusif lasts longest (Layton Exclusif 79/100, The King 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton Exclusif or The King?

Layton Exclusif projects furthest (Layton Exclusif 69/100, The King 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layton Exclusif and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, animalic and citrus accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Civet and Geranium.

Is Layton Exclusif or The King better for summer or winter?

Layton Exclusif suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Layton Exclusif and The King?

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. The King has top notes of Aquatic notes, Almond, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Civet, Geranium, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Laotian Oud, Coffee, Gaiac Wood and Vanilla.