What Is Al Haramain Detour Noir a Dupe Of?

What is Detour Noir a dupe of?

Al Haramain Detour Noir is commonly compared with Parfums de Marly Layton EDP. The appeal is easy to understand: apple and lavender alongside vanilla, spice and woods. If that mix is what brings you back to Layton, Detour Noir belongs on your shortlist.

This guide covers original Detour Noir and original Layton eau de parfum. Detour Noir Exclusif and Intense are separate fragrances, as is Layton Exclusif. Check the full bottle name when you're comparing listings.

How close is Detour Noir to Layton?

We rate the similarity at 93%. That's a very close match in our book, while still leaving room for a difference that matters to someone who wears Layton regularly.

Al Haramain's current US note list includes apple, lavender, violet and jasmine, followed by vanilla, patchouli and citrus. Cardamom, sandalwood, pepper and guaiac wood fill out the base. Layton also lists apple, lavender, violet, vanilla, patchouli, cardamom and guaiac wood. Those shared fruity, aromatic and warm woody cues explain why this comparison comes up so often.

What differences do owners notice?

In a Detour Noir review with a Layton comparison, the owner finds Detour's opening rougher, then notices much more resemblance once it dries down. Their description centers on apple, vanilla and lavender.

A separate discussion after trying Layton shows why opinions vary. The original poster finds the pair farther apart than expected, while another commenter finds them fairly similar in the air but less convincing up close. It's worth comparing both ways rather than relying on one quick spray.

Who should give it a look?

Detour Noir makes sense if you want to explore Layton's apple, lavender and spiced vanilla style. Give the opening time to settle, then decide whether the later scent gives you what you enjoy about Layton.

Our Layton versus Detour Noir guide takes the comparison further. The offers above let you compare current retailers and bottle sizes before choosing.