Layton Exclusif Parfums de Marly 2017

I remember the first time I stumbled upon Exclusif, which immediately took me apart, because I really didn't know this DNA at all, and I hadn't even sniffed the original Layton. my first thought was, what kind of strange perfume is this?Quite woody, apple and citrus stand out so finely, a bit spicy but then something bothers me, which otherwise is a very noble and new experience for me.
By the way, it's been years since I tested the fragrance, but I just didn't know how to describe it.

Of course,like any curious perfumo head,I set out to find out what the offending element is,and it turns out to be Civet (not specified here).Quickly googled and makes sense,that must be it.Smells like Animalik to me(big business)but unfortunately unpleasant at the time.My then still inexperienced nose found it just too habit-forming,so I would have to give myself a big break.Meanwhile got a chance and tried the "normal" Layton.That was exactly the problem,it's too normal for me,mainstream,ultimate designer from the niche range!Accepted,not bad,but it does nothing for me.

Funnily enough,I couldn't stop thinking about Exclusif all this time.He checked so many boxes for me except this one LITTLE thing.Masculine,long lasting,projected really mega(back then still the old version that performed crazy) and(as Bruno Banani advertises his product NOT FOR EVERYBODY ) just not everyone's cup of tea which I also really appreciate.

A few years and hundreds of fragrances later, I'm sure it's just right for me, I will return to it until I can't get any more, definitely my signature fragrance, recently bought a 125ml bottle and no, it's not for sale, hands off!