Fakhar vs Layton
Lattafa vs Parfums de Marly
Fakhar Black and Layton both list apple, bergamot, lavender and geranium, but their bases lead in different directions: aromatic woods and vetiver for Fakhar, vanilla and praline for Layton.
| Fakhar | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lattafa | Parfums de Marly |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Top Notes | apple, bergamot, ginger | apple, bergamot, cardamom |
| Heart Notes | lavender, sage, juniper berries, geranium | lavender, violet, geranium |
| Base Notes | tonka bean, cedar, amberwood, vetiver | patchouli, vanilla, guaiacwood, praline |
| Best Seasons | spring, summer, fall | fall, winter, spring |
Shared Notes (4)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What People Say
Lattafa Fakhar
Some wearers love the fresh scent and find it easy to keep reaching for.
Some wearers enjoy the smell but wish it lasted longer; others find their bottles strong.
One owner dislikes an apple-cleaning-wipe impression; another finds it cloying.
Parfums de Marly Layton
One wearer enjoys its smooth balance of spice and fruity sweetness.
Another owner likes creamy cardamom, fresh apple and lavender over warm vanilla.
Some wearers find it sweeter than they want.
Some wearers dislike the vapor-rub-like opening, although one finds the sweeter drydown more enjoyable.
The Verdict
Choose Fakhar Black for apple, aromatic herbs and a cedar-vetiver base. Choose Layton if vanilla, praline and guaiacwood are the draw. Shared apple and lavender notes do not make Fakhar a Layton substitute. Fakhar wearers report mixed staying power, so try it before relying on strong projection.
Lattafa Fakhar
Parfums de Marly Layton