It is intoxicating. I could smell it all the time on me, whenever I move my head. Mine's a 2021 bottle.. (batch 1080379..., 7 digits). I sampled original OFG to really check and understand the hype. If you want a signature scent, this can definitely be considered! If you have been holding off to purchase a bottle of oud for greatness because of the crazy price tag this is your opportunity to save $$$$$ Just buy a bottle of oud for glory you will be very pleased. Absolutely love it!! Very warm, very sexy. It’s so incredibly smooth and has just enough depth to feel complete without being overbearing. Totally different to compare with mainstream and nothing for beginner. It’s a deliciously spicy seductive fragrance that also entices delicate nuances. Amazing scent with long lasting longevity of 16-18 hours, amazing projection and a compliment getter too. I can wear it almost all year long and almost any occasion. If you want the vanilla smell to stand out more pick up the Exclusif alternative, it uses green smells to help it stand out. Top notes are Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk. 'How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear!' Yes, the ladies love it (5 compliments in two days) but it is apparently so good the fragrance itself becomes the main topic of the conversation. Perfume lovers: 703981 10/10, - .. , , , , .. " .. " .. .. ' , . Even though I found this pungent to wear at first, it was so addictive and inoffensive that I kept craving my sample. Definitely not a blind buy, and if I had purchased a bottle, I'd be splitting it out for sure. Don't fall for the hype. Emerging from the Last Great Time War as whom he believed was its sole survivor, the Ninth Doctor spent much of his life grieving over the immense suffering he had witnessed and the destruction he had caused with his actions. Stand: 6. This immediately moves to the top of my list of favorites for Fall. I'm shocked that I never put pen to paper about this fragrance at the time I tried it (whenever that was?) Apple and vanilla, blended with high quality oils! Is something truly generic? Strong projection/sillage/longevity, fantastic value if you like it. Warm apple pie? It's nothing groundbreaking, but a damn good simplistic fragrance. Designer sensibility with a luxe element. The latter has way more longevity. Oud for Glory has 80% similarity with Initio Oud for Greatness, but with harsh edges which might be challenging to people with delicate noses that are not used to middle eastern perfumes especially perfumes with harsh Oud note. Beauty Almanac |, Copyrights © 2006-2021 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. Love at first sniff for me. Maybe vicks? I’d rather smell it on hubby . I ran some errands in the evening and enjoyed the scent trail that Layton left behind me. So rich, addictive and complex scent. Nice clone of oud of greatness, wroth the money. Thank you fragrance community for the resonating recommendation for Parfums-de-Marly Layton. I was glad that I got the discovery set and didn’t blind buy it. This is hands down my most complimented fragrance in my collection. One of the great success perfumes in the market. This is a gorgeous, smoky, mysterious incense laced with sandalwood and saffron. Healthy scent cloud. September 2021. I'm just reviewing this because it feels wrong not to. Für Gepäck werden Kosten berechnet. I enjoy it, get why its loved, but couldn't pull this off (sadly). It's definitely unisex, though it leans a bit masculine. FOX FILES combines in-depth news reporting from a variety of Fox News on-air talent. Cosmopolitan Animals I was suspicious as to the quality and the performance as some reviews mentioned that the performance is not so great. out of Shukraan Lattafa & fragrantica reviewers too. For me, this is a blast of Saffron up front that hits hard and persists well beyond the opening (and OK I can accept that it envelopes a Lavender underneath, upfront), a mysterious undertow of warm spice (but to me not identifiable specifically as Nutmeg), layered over in the mid by a very synthetic wood of some sort + then increasingly in the drydown migrating to labdanum (which could be interpreted as being ambery), patchouli, and musk. I bought this after sampling it at Nordstrom and don't regret it at all, great scent for the cooler seasons but wouldn't wear it above 70 degrees. The program will feature the breadth, power and journalism of … Not to me. At first all i get is boss bottled or montblanc legend but obviously better quality, not a good start for me as i dont love that type of scent, too apple heavy (i expected that, but just saying). It has one of the best openings that I have ever smelled and then the dry down, ooo the dry down feels so good. Each wearing made me like it a little more. It can be worn in three out of four seasons. I went to visit my cousin who also was studying there and I stayed at his place. I really like PDM bottles because of the weight and cap. - and it's been a strong Like but not a Love for me for some time. Oud for glory is one of the closest clones I have came across. When I heard the hype about this one and its price, I told myself why not? Oktober 2021 und 30. It lasts a LONG time and can be cloying if you spray too much in the wrong places. I absolutely adore this fragrance. This perfume is similar to baccarat rouge 540 and the most prominent notes is saffron then patchouli but clearly not the oud. This is versatile and can be worn Spring, Fall, Winter by most ages. Performance, uniqueness, freshness, sexiness, versatility, sprayer. Being a heavy user of oud oil for quite some time, I can't detect any trace of oud. Watch My Back I modified my review from 9,5/10 to 7/10. It's a little more complicated than that, there are other fruits underlying the apple and more spices underlying the cinnamon I perceive (probably the cardamom and pepper), so it's... basically a *fancy* apple pie, hot and fresh from the oven. I own clones of the originals and the originals but I did not push myself to buy Initio. First review pls be nice. It's my scent of the day, and maybe for the whole weekend. They make a mass appealing, mass produced perfume and try to create aura of uniqueness. Fragrantica® Inc, San Diego, CA United States. Comedy / Characters: 7 male, 5 female Set Requirements: Interior Produced in New York City. But this is just the right blend. I got this for my son, but I am the one that ended up loving it. I have never tried Initio's OFG but this is a must have. Yes...Laphroaig please. Ladies loves this one. Perfectly done, perfectly blended and most especially decent in performance. That is PDM though they are nothing short of one of the best quality niche houses ever. There is a fee for seeing pages and other features. Man, don’t really know how to explain this. This scent is sometime great, other times not so nice. Ideal for cooler weather and special occassions to create memories with people you love. She finally took in a deep breath and say, "Oh yeah," and walked away, lol. The opening is a little harsh with the menthol but after 8-10 minutes it’s perfect.The longevity is crazy but I don’t know about the silage, I bought my bottle before one month so I suppose is from the last batches but generally it’s one of my most versatile fragrances easily all year round expect high heat. The oud notes are like 95% Amouage Jubiliation XV, so while that one is definitely more complex this one has a fantastic blend of oud. I probably have a bad batch but still at that price. I had to go back and look at the reviews that influenced my purchase. But this was back in early 2017. This is just so beautiful and deliciously masculine! I think because it is all things to all people. "Masculine", rubbery, yet still sweet. Looking for an alternative, I'll try some others from the house to see if it works. If you’re bold enough this works year round. This is sooo good. Knowing nothing about perfume, I bought 75 samples of all recommendations I could find here, by influencers and by type. Bought Layton Exclusif instead of this one. I've now tried a July 2020 batch, a March 2021 batch and a June 2021 batch. Its vey balanced masculine oud based fragrance. it reminds me of,,,,, well I think I figured it out....its a threesome of Polo Green + Boss Bottled + La Nuit.....something like that~! Purchased this as a replacement for Oud For Greatness for everyday use. For those who haven't smelt the Initio, this one has that burnt sugar vibe similar to BR540 which comes from ethyl maltol. It projects strong and last long and not in an offensive way. It's not my intention to offend anyone, but let all those who paid hundreds of dollars for a brand that put their investment into packaging and ad far more than the juice itself and charge us people their blood money, be happy with their purchase and complain about this fragrance how synthetic it smells. Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory by Lattafa Perfumes is a Amber Woody fragrance for women and men. I've heard that OfG can be a little overpowering, so this might be a great alternative for those cooler, winter evenings when you want to smell nice, but don't want to offend anyone. Can easily be worn in an office setting without offending anyone. 4.46 The familiar Aesop fable is performed by a troupe of animal actors. Its hard to smell anything else. It's so good. The true story of the American West on film, through its shooting stars and the directors who shot them... Howard Hughes explores the Western, running from John Ford's 'Stagecoach' to the revisionary 'Tombstone'. Has anyone tried Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst (2021)? It's kinda weird but i like it. In this sense, clone houses like Lattafa do us a good justice to reveal these “niche” designers for what they are. I have so many fragrances in my collection and the lattafas last so long, it’s shocking. Actually makes me heave, which is sad as I had heard so many great reviews about it. Wenn der neue Tarif niedriger ist, wird keine Gutschrift erteilt. Not a review, but a question: with this being an obvious clone of Oud for Greatness, how does it compare to other typical clone houses? nuff said. Lasted 10+ hrs. *Tarif Hinflug einfach inklusive Steuern basierend auf zwei Passagieren die mit der gleichen Buchung reisen. Fragrance Reviews: 1176806 I came here to say that this is without a doubt - and by some margin - the most offensive fragrance I have ever smelled. I could see this being worn in all seasons besides summer because that would be way too cloying. The spicy notes combine with the vanilla and the woods to give it a hint of a praline accord. in the air, everything results in one pleasant smell that doesn't annoy the people around. If BR540 is too feminine, then this one is just nice for masculine , woodier, muskier, spicier and sharper. Oktober 2021. Definitely not something I would buy again. I sometimes wonder if persons who aren't frag heads like I am can pick up on the quality like I have, that is where I may have buyers remorse, because I purchase a fragrance not only for my enjoyment but also to set myself apart for the rest. Box arrived cracked but no worries. I review it on youtube under Live Fragrance Reviews. So big dispointent, it was blind buy and what a shoked, when i got it i didn't beleive it was 100% authentic, I went to there boutique to make sure, and it was unfortunately authentic, I just can't understand the beast hype layton get, it's not like the worse ever, but it's really not good for what you pay for, if it was 50$ per 100ml, I won't properly even buy it, it is "nice" smell but not any think other than that, just if you are putting your eyes on it make sure to sample it first. Gourmand with the fresh masculine touch. I don’t mind that it’s little bit different and a little bit weaker, after all I’m paying almost one tenth of Initio OFG asking price. Okay, so I purchased this fragrance three days ago and I've been testing it on my hands, it sure was disappointing. After +20 wearings I've gotten to fully know this fragrance. To say this is not “in the fashion of” Boss “Bottled” is just untrue IMHO. Oud for greatness aside, this is a banger. All I can say about Layton is.....I don't get it. Many reviews and videos says it s a hugo boss bottle. Stand: 16. On my skin the major players are the lavender/vanilla combo, with a bit of spicy apple pie. Warm, lightly spicy and very sweet but in a good way. It smells cheap. Very long lasting. But a little weak in performance. @shaedz I have this same issue with performance in batch from 2021 anyone else ? Everyone else loves this, which is great. Layton does pack a lot of longevity though, but if I don't care for the scent as much as stuff I already have that are a fraction of the price, what's the point? The vanilla is most prominently present. PDM Layton has a very unique scent. It’s best in cold, but pull it off whenever. So what I am going to do is use the Oud for Greatness when I have to go out to really nice places and I'll use Oud for Glory when I just want to have a very similar scent and not worry on spraying a few more squirts. The oud in this or on the initio is very typical, not like real oud. Basically Spicebomb with a bit of apple in the top. This smells pretty much the same in the air as Oud For Greatness after about 30 minutes, has excellent performance and a great price (about 55 dirhams/$15/100 ml in the UAE). I've heard nothing but glowing reviews on this fragrance and how sexy and long-lasting it is so I got a good deal on a discounter on 30 ml of travel bottles of layton. Since the original OFG is on my top 5 niche fragrances, I thought it would be nice to keep one clone that was hyped as probably one of the closest or the closest to the original. Unisex for sure. I'm starting to think I'm not rocking with PDM. I held off on buying a full bottle because I have read so many reviews claiming reformulation. I'm good with clones. This is just the way the nose works sometimes. That being said am I upset? This kinda reminded me of naxos but to me i love naxos waaaaay more. My first impressions of this fragrance were awful. This is now my go to in winter when I need a pick me up. My signature scent. I mean what can I say that others haven't said before. Just spend your money <3. This is a really good fragrance, but honestly it gets old and boring kind of fast. I bought a sample pack from PDM, this was one of the scents. The only difference is that oud for glory is harsh, only the first 15min and the performance is not as beast mode as Oud for greatness. That added geranium should make it watery but here the texture feels almost like glycerin. Sooo damn good I bought a second bottle for a back up. I get more of a warm sweetness / vanilla & it's more woody in the dry down than spicy. Still more for the colder days but I can also see it working in cooler summer nights. Top notes are Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk. i loved de Marly because of layton and pegasus. On the clothes its live longer about 8 hour but with poor projection and silage. The dry-down is absolutely incredible - very vanillic and sweet, powdery, and slightly spicy. A complete waste of money. ↓ Agreed, I just picked up a 2021 batch from Nordstrom a month ago and I get 10 - 12 hrs of performance easy. März 2022. YouTube made me do it, but all three are FANTASTIC scents. Once, I was standing in a supermarket checkout line and heard two women behind me talking. Great bottle. Unfortunatelly an uncle, or my father had a fragrance like this in the 90s and that ruins Layton for me, was it Old Spice? In the middle, I can find notes similar to TF Oud Wood as well but it doesn't last long. Lovely fragrance. It now belongs to my top ten niche collection. This is like “my nose can’t tell the difference, but my wallet can” version of Initio OFG I love Initio OFG so much but I just can’t stomach the price. A reformulation where they put the pink pepper note as a top note or a heart note. Even the box and the bottle are very well made and have a great appearance . The quality is really outstanding that put many niche to shame. Leather, incense, soft woods and a little spice. Great perfume with moderate performance, it reminds me one million lucky because of the nutmeg maybee but absolutely not the same, the oud is smooth and blended in sexy masculine way ,must have and easily blind buy perfume for oud lovers. IC has that burning plastic smell that im off. 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