Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif
Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif is an Arab eau de parfum that the community regards as a scent twin of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif, picking up its woody-oud, vanillic signature.
In short: Detour Noir Exclusif is an affordable alternative to Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif with a nearly overlapping note list - similar, but not an exact copy.
- Dupe of
- Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif
- House
- Al Haramain
- Basis
- Community consensus
What is Detour Noir Exclusif a scent twin of?
The fragrance community treats Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif as an affordable alternative to Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif. The Arab fragrance is inspired by Layton Exclusif and strongly recalls its woody-oud, powdery vanilla direction. Despite the dense overlap, it is not an exact copy. In the UK, Detour Noir Exclusif is sold via major online marketplaces and discount retailers, including Amazon.co.uk through third-party storefronts.
Which notes do Detour Noir Exclusif and Layton Exclusif share?
The shared note list is unusually extensive here - across all three phases:
- Almond, mandarin orange, watery notes, bergamot (top)
- Civet, rose, water lily, geranium, gardenia (heart)
- Guaiac wood, Laotian oud, vanilla, sandalwood, coffee, amber, Indonesian patchouli leaf, pink pepper, oakmoss (base)
- Accords: woody, oud, vanilla, powdery
This nearly overlapping note structure is why the two fragrances are viewed so closely together.
Where do they differ?
The note lists overlap almost completely; the differences lie mainly in order and weighting. Layton Exclusif also carries a warm spicy accord, while Detour Noir Exclusif is read as more animalic. In the details, development and character can therefore differ, even though the building blocks are nearly matching.
How we compare
Our similarity assessment sits at 9/10 (editorial assessment). It rests on the community consensus across YouTube, Reddit and Fragrantica and is an editorial judgement rather than a measurement. We deliberately avoid percentage figures; a skin test will show you how close the two feel to you personally.
sold in the UK via major online marketplaces and discount retailers (Amazon.co.uk)
What is Detour Noir Exclusif a dupe of?
Detour Noir Exclusif is regarded as an affordable alternative to Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif. It is inspired by it and picks up its oud-woody vanilla signature, but it is not an exact copy.
Does Detour Noir Exclusif smell like Layton Exclusif?
Very similar. The shared note list runs from almond and mandarin through rose and civet to oud, vanilla, sandalwood and coffee. Differences lie more in weighting and development.
Is Detour Noir Exclusif worth it?
For anyone who wants to experience the Layton Exclusif direction at a lower price, it is an obvious alternative. The editorial similarity sits at 9/10. A skin test of your own still makes sense.
Is Detour Noir Exclusif a copy of Layton Exclusif?
It is not an exact copy, even though the note list overlaps almost completely. Think of it as a scent twin - an inspired, more affordable alternative.
Where can I buy Detour Noir Exclusif in the UK?
Detour Noir Exclusif is sold in the UK via major online marketplaces and discount retailers; Amazon.co.uk listings typically come from third-party storefronts.