“The grown-up, incense-tinged take on Layton — lavender, cardamom, and vanilla with a smoky Lalique polish.”
A 2021 amber-spicy composition by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni for Lalique: olibanum opens onto cardamom and lavender, settling on vanilla. Amber, warm spice and aromatic accords lead, with vanilla and a balsamic finish. The incense and spice give the vanilla a dry, resinous frame. Frequently compared to Parfums de Marly Layton (2016). Wears strongest in fall and winter, versatile day-to-night.
The take
What works
- ●A genuine designer bottle in Layton's sweet-aromatic lane
- ●Smoky olibanum and cedar make it the most refined option here
- ●The crystal Lalique presentation looks the part on a shelf
Trade-offs
- ●Less apple-sweet and more incense-aromatic than the original
- ●Softer projection than the Arabian clones
More from Lalique
Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 81%, works
- Summer, 24%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 90%, best
- Day, 77%, best
- Night, 88%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
You might also like
Popular with fans of White in Black
JPG
Le Male Le Parfum
Dior
Sauvage Elixir
Rochas
Moustache
PdM
Layton
Lalique
Encre Noire A L'Extreme
Versace
Dylan Blue
YSL
La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
Armani
Acqua di Giò Profumo
Montblanc
Explorer
Bentley
for Men Intense
D&G
The One EDP
Hermès
Terre d'Hermès
Guerlain
L'Homme Idéal EDP
Lalique
Encre Noire Sport
Prada
L'Homme
Lalique
Encre Noire
Versace
Pour Homme
Givenchy
Gentleman Réserve Privée
Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT
Dior
Homme Intense
Frequently Asked Questions
Is White in Black a good Parfums de Marly Layton dupe?
85% similarity to Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Layton in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $34–$55 vs Parfums de Marly's $290–$545, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does White in Black smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Al Haramain Perfumes Détour Noir (78%), The Woods Collection Dusk (76%), Zimaya Royal Paragon (65%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does White in Black last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear White in Black?
White in Black is best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. It suits almost any occasion.
Is White in Black worth it?
At $34–$55, yes for this tier. A genuine designer bottle in Layton's sweet-aromatic lane. Smoky olibanum and cedar make it the most refined option here.