Fragrance comparison

Layton Exclusif vs Turath

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,331 ratings analysed

Layton Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.273,793 votes

Rank #1,041 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,721 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 6 of 7 categories.

Layton Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Layton Exclusif1/7

Turath6/7

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Turath
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: Turath
Versatility: Turath
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

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 3,793 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerTurathRating 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

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value35

Category winnerTurathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match20%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

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla. 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

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

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

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,041

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#23,721

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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Turath opens with a concentrated burst of dried fruits, candied strawberry, and warm cardamom. As the initial sweetness softens, dark agarwood, Damask rose, and smoky incense take over the middle phase. A dense base of leather, ambergris, and vanilla grounds the fragrance. It delivers intense projection suited for col…

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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 Turath?

Turath takes 6 of 7 categories. Layton Exclusif is rated 4.27/5 from 3,793 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Layton Exclusif for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Layton Exclusif or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Layton Exclusif 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton Exclusif or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Layton Exclusif 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layton Exclusif and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.

Is Layton Exclusif or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Layton Exclusif is the stronger pick. Layton Exclusif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Layton Exclusif and Turath?

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. Turath has top notes of Dried Fruits, Damask Rose, Candied Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Smoke, Vanilla and Leather.