Royal Equestrian Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Parfum Extract

The scent is said to be a copy of Layton, and according to other comments and statements, it probably is. I personally don't know, as I've never smelled Layton. I find prices over €100 for perfume rarely justified and must honestly admit that I was simply not willing to spend such an amount on this particular scent, given the fragrance components that, while interesting, do not completely align with my preferences. Therefore, from the outset, only the Royal Equestrian was considered for testing.

However, I don't want to linger solely on the fact that "it's cheaper, has a strong sillage and longevity" (which is undoubtedly the case), so I will now describe what I smell and what scene comes to mind.

For me, the fragrance components (I mainly smell apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and a bit of citrus) combine to create a baked apple scent. Very sweet, heavy, cinnamon-like. And along with that, I picture a 16-year-old, styled to the max, out at the local fair trying to catch the attention of the ladies. Standing out at any cost! When he spots a girl he likes, he calls out, "Hey snail, can I treat you to a baked apple?".

The latest comment on the PdM Layton is titled "... it smells like a brothel here." I think that hits the mark. Even though the author of this comment actually likes it. I find the scent very youthful, immature, and showy. It’s too heavy, too deliberately special. This might work for a teenager with women, but not so much for an adult.

In summary: not my thing, but certainly well crafted.