Layton Parfums de Marly 2016

Although we are actually gradually approaching summer, the cool weather in the last few days has prompted me to get a fragrance that is not suitable for summer.

This is the first time I have blindly ordered a niche fragrance solely based on descriptions and have let myself be "convinced" by the descriptions here on parfumo. Normally, blind purchases are only considered for inexpensive fragrances, as a wrong purchase doesn't hurt quite as much. This is the first time a blind purchase has gone so well for me :D

As for the scent, I can only say, as my title suggests: Layton is a fragrance that seems made for the mainstream. When I look at the numerous comments and statements, some associate it with scents like Boss Bottled and 1 Million. I wouldn't generalize that. While Layton does have an apple strudel vibe like, for example, Boss Bottled, I still find it quite different. This fragrance doesn't reinvent the wheel, yet I find it distinctive. It smells like a mix of popular fragrance DNAs from the mainstream area and has niche quality.
At first, the scent is very sweet and has a sweet-spicy aroma of apple and vanilla. Over time, the sweetness diminishes a bit and becomes woody towards the base. This smells very pleasant and elegant to me. I don't know how the fragrance manages it exactly, but it has something that makes it really sexy! For me, this scent is definitely unisex.
The longevity of the fragrance is very good. Normally, even strong scents don't last too long on my skin. Therefore, I am positively surprised by the longevity: 10+ hours, and the sillage is also quite decent.

Layton, like mainstream fragrances, aims to appeal to the broad masses. If you're also looking for niche quality, this fragrance is just right for you.