Parfums de Marly
Layton
heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-17. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.60
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.30
- spicy0.50
- woody0.50
- amber0.40
- sweet0.70
- leather0.00
- smoky0.00
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Winter cold
Layton is rich, sweet and spicy, so it lasts in cold air.
Date night
Layton is sweet and spicy, made for a night out.
Signature
Layton is sweet and aromatic with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Formal
Layton is polished and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Dolce & Gabbana
Pour Homme Intenso
86/100Pour Homme Intenso's tobacco melts into the vanilla in Layton, tied by shared geranium.
Spray Layton first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Pour Homme Intenso on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Dossier
Aromatic Star Anise
84/100Layton's vanilla and Aromatic Star Anise's nutmeg smell like baking spice, and both carry geranium.
Spray Layton first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Aromatic Star Anise on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Dolce & Gabbana
The One for Men Eau de Toilette's tobacco and Layton's vanilla make a warm smoky-sweet base, with cardamom in both.
Spray Layton first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then The One for Men Eau de Toilette on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).