Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
Ugly Bottle, Beautiful Scent
** The Scent Profile **
Ignore the bottle that looks like a melted cassette tape. Inside is liquid gold. Detour Noir is arguably the most accurate clone of Parfums de Marly's *Layton* currently available. It nails the signature "mentholated vanilla" opening, a mix of apple, lavender, and violet that creates a fresh-yet-gourmand accord. The transition to the creamy sandalwood and vanilla base is seamless. It feels slightly airier and less dense than Layton, which actually makes it improved for versatility.
** Performance Reality Check **
Solid performance. It pushes 7-8 hours on skin and projects well for the first 2-3 hours. It doesn't have the eternal staying power of the original Layton, but it is far from a weak performer.
** The Verdict **
If you can get past the hideous packaging, this is a 10/10 value buy. It captures the mass-appealing, sexy, date-night magic of Layton perfectly. A staple for Fall and Winter, and a compliment magnet essentially guaranteed.
Performance Audit
Based on average wear time
Sillage & radius
Relative to market avg
Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Parfums de Marly pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 112 enthusiast votes for accuracy.