Al Haramain Perfumes
Détour Noir
“Apple, lavender, and spiced vanilla with a darker edge — the Layton clone the whole community rallied behind, for around twenty bucks.”
Widely compared to Parfums de Marly Layton, Al Haramain's 2021 Détour Noir follows a similar apple-lavender opening into vanilla and cardamom over a woody base. Vanilla and woody accords lead, with warm spice and a powdery facet in the drydown. Performs strongest in fall and winter, with spring close behind, and balanced day-to-night.
The take
What works
- ●One of the most-loved Layton clones going — a huge community following
- ●Nails the apple-lavender-vanilla signature with a slightly smokier base
- ●Big projection and longevity for around twenty bucks
Trade-offs
- ●Runs a touch darker and less sweet than the original
- ●Al Haramain's Detour lineup is a naming maze — grab the black bottle
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Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 83%, works
- Summer, 28%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 81%, best
- Night, 91%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Near-exact
PdM
Layton
- Very close
Zimaya
Royal Paragon
- Very close
Orientica
Royal Bleu
- Very close
Lalique
White in Black
- Very close
Paris Corner
North Stag Expressions II Deux
- Very close
Woods Coll.
Dusk
- Close
Alhambra
Leyden
- Close
Khadlaj
Azure Velvet
Fr. Avenue
Miraj Absolu
Armaf
Rugir
Swiss Arab.
Valencia
Alexandria
Royal Equestrian
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Detour Noir Exclusif
Memo Paris
African Leather
Lattafa
Eternal Oud
Lattafa
La Collection D'antiquités 1910
Mercedes
Mercedes Benz Club Extreme
CK
Eternity Now For Men
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Détour Noir a good Parfums de Marly Layton dupe?
90% similarity to Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Layton in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $15–$30 vs Parfums de Marly's $290–$545, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does Détour Noir smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Zimaya Royal Paragon (88%), Orientica Royal Bleu (83%), Lalique White in Black (78%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Détour Noir last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear Détour Noir?
Détour Noir is best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. It suits everyday wear, date nights, and nights out.
Is Détour Noir worth it?
At $15–$30, yes for this tier. One of the most-loved Layton clones going — a huge community following. Nails the apple-lavender-vanilla signature with a slightly smokier base.