My recommendation is to get both if you love the Layton DNA. I think they smell surprisingly similar despite the addition of a few darker notes in Exclusif. Of course, the regular Layton is more versatile for more seasons but I really love both and can't get enough of them.
Sebastian's point about the two being the "same experience" while wearing, is the nail right on the head. I personally enjoy the slightly darker/oudier drydown of Exclusif and how is smells a bit more niche quality and nuanced. But that's almost entirely based on me putting my nose to skin after they've both dried down. Wearing either one of these gives me the same "experience" and the wafts I catch off myself are barely distinguishable. If I could only pick one, it'd be Exclusif bcs I could feel a little more like a frag snob, but you cannot go wrong. The hype is real!
I am 19 as well and a young niche lover, so personally I enjoy the exclusif way more because of the deeper and more complex DNA but I have to say if you are looking for the compliments go with the original way more safe. If you really want to get great attention just buy Carlisle and go for 8 sprays the whole classroom will smell you. (Of course I didn’t do that ;)
Own both. They will last forever Overspraying can ruin the experience and compliment factor in my opinion. I feel they are more different than alike. They really added so many little more elements to tje exclusif. Both smell wonderful. Layton exclusif shines with the coffee note. Keep up the interesting comparisons videoz. 👍
I come from the future as well. Look for the old Batches like I did. I have a 2018 & 2019 Layton Exclusif and is power house 78% Alcohol. Not the reformulated version 82%. And I have a 2020 Layton with 78% alcohol not the reformulated version 82%
I prefer exclusif, but I also understand being appealing to those you’re around. I think there’s always a balance for frag lovers. I’m going to get both as I’ve sampled them both, and honestly, I prefer Pegasus and Harod over Layton
In my experience nobody found Layton Exclusif challenging, I think it's a very pleasing scent, while original and peculiar. Women, especially, loves It
Im with you when you said you don't give a crap what people say and that smelling fragrances is better then smelling BO which is usually what you do smell to be fair.
I recently sold layton , I do prefer the darker tones in the exclusif version. Similar to delina I think both exclusif versions are improvements upon the originals :)
I believe wear what you like whenever you like, I too don’t care what anyone else thinks, better to smell good lol. I own both but prefer the dark rich Layton Exclusif. My advice go with the Exclusif it’s really beautiful and classy. €165 each here in the EU for 75 mls.
Totally agree apple is present in both. Exclusif gets my vote in terms of being interesting, but I would only wear in cool weather and go light on sprays for closed environments. I'd rather wear no fragrance than something boring.
Exclusif for bigger spaces or outings. Layton for smaller spaces or in door. All light on the trigger. I usually go with 2 sprays of exclusif n 2 sprays of molecule 01. A guy complimented me 30 mins after I had walked into a room and said he could smell me when he walked in. This was in a Chicago winter.
First, it is so endearing that he is asking your opinion in such a nice way 😊. I would go for Layton, I have it, I love it on me, I love to smell it on other people. In his case, I would say, go for the one you really want!
Thank you very much for your answer Sebastian. I will go for the Exclusif one. I tried the samples during the weekend and the original Layton is a little bit too sweet for me. The prices are far lower than in the US here in Paris, a 125ml bottle of the Exclusif is 255 € (around 300$).
Exclusif is definitely a quality fragrance. I love how the oud is mixed in. However... I feel like it doesn't really blend together. Vanilla/Sweet ouds may not be the best combination. So as great as it is, I feel like it has some internal conflict. But that can be artistic as well.
Layton is basically nothing but sweet, warm vanilla. This is pretty much it. Exclusif is slightly different on the drydown, a bit more woody. This is the only difference.
I had to take the same decision. Both are beautiful! I love exclussif, it's more complex and maybe interesting but it loses the versatility of the original. So, in my opinion the original is better if you want to use it often and everywhere. The exclussif is more on the "niche" side but not versatile at all and if you care about the others, it has some notes that may be overwhelming for some. I got the original and i love it! Great video!
Layton for me is more versatile I can wear it all year round and everyone can wear.Don’t get me wrong I like exclusif as well because of its dark animalistic scent it gravitate towards fall/winter.
hey mate, thanks for the video! helped a lot! just one quick… tip(?): some people like me listen to youtube videos without looking at the video (eg. in the gym, while working etc) so it would be amazing if you said „the exclusif is more (…)“ rather than „this one is lighter than this one“ 😄
Agree with Seb. If you feel uncomfortable wearing either one then don’t wear it. Layton is an extremely sophisticated and expensive scent. And it could be perceived as fit for more mature types. Want to feel fun then go with Comme Des Garçons Green or Loewe Man 001.
I tried decants before finally deciding for the Layton Exclusif, BUT I do love the cardamom note I get from the “regular” Layton. I’ll be trying Layton against Byerly, to decide which one I prefer for the cardamom note and buy a bottle. Your channel is so insightful! Thank you for the great content!
Anybody else revisiting this video? I have been wearing the Exclusif for two years and I love it and I'm about to buy a replacement bottle. I still have yet to sample the original Layton.
I think Layton is the better alternative for this guy - being 19, I think Exclusif is at least a decade beyond. To me, the two are completely different. The animalic qualities make Exclusif rather dirty and a tad raunchy - Layton just says “hey”, while Exclusif insists “we’re gonna f**k.” For someone who’s 19 and trying to figure out life, go with the more easygoing option.
When I heard that Exclusif is PARFUM, that swayed me. As both are kickers, also I err generally on the side of uniqueness. Hence my buy will be........ Exclusive.
Great video Sebastian! I was curious about the Layton's Exclusif exact notes so I e-mailed them and they sent them to me: Bergamote / mandarine Rose /geranium / water lily / gardenia / bois d’agar ( oud) Cardamome / sandalwood/ gaiac wood/ coffee / musk I would like to know your opinion about Xerjoff's Alexandria II. Thank you.
Well done 👏 my only advice is dont wear strong fragrances when you are in a classroom type situation where everyone is very close together in a small area.
For the kid, I would advise he get neither one of these for school/ office use. Layton is ideal for dates. Layton Exclusif is ideal for formal events. I would suggest one of their lighter frags such as Greenley, Sedley, Percival, and Pegasus for everyday use. I guess Layton is better between the two, but I don't see it as a school / office scent.
I have been watching a ton of your videos lately, and everyone across the board really but I especially find my tastes to align more with yours and also with CurlyScents(?) the most, so far. I have four people who are my 'favorite' to watch for fragrance related content, but your input always meets my nose very well! I have been in love with the packaging of PdM, alone, and with your videos as a guide I grabbed a bunch of decants from DecantX - So far I've picked up 10 Mils of Pegasus, Oajan, Sedley, and Layton, and I have also grabbed 5 Mils of Layton Exclusif and Habdan. - I personally was not a fan of Pegasus nor Layton, but that isn't to say I didn't enjoy the scents - both the initial impression and the dried down smell of both were nice, but I found them both to be more soft/feminine to my nose. It smells powerful, but in a very gentle way.... Layton Exclusif, however, smells almost nothing like the original and it completely blew my mind. It makes me feel like I'm carrying the deep-woods/forrest around with me with all of the woody notes, and there's a perfect touch of smokiness blended in. The Exclusif is definitely a more masculine/aggressive smell, and one I think that would fit more for older guys. - Cheers, and thank you for all of the great videos/information!!
Thanks for this video Sebastian. Your videos have been the most helpful and informative to me. I've been sampling the PDM range and I'm torn between Layton and Herod for a full bottle purchase. This is probably the hardest decision I've hade to make in terms of fragrances period. Could you help influence my decision? I live in Malaysia and my days are usually very hot and humid. Terima Kasih for your videos mate. Best wishes.
For a young guy i would take the originial Layton. Furthermore i would wait till september to wear it, Although Layton is still my favorite niche fragrance (just ordered a backup bottle) , It's too intensive to wear in high heat . To distinguish yourself as y young guy with this scent or something like aqua di parma colonia i think it's very good. Because ...most of his peers will probably wear One Million from Paco Rabanne which mostly also pimps wear. ... :)
Thanks for the review. I think I'll stick with the regular Layton which I've experienced and really like. Hearing that the Exclusif has some smokiness and charred leather note kinda scares me off. That doesn't sound appealing to my olfactory organ.
I have a Layton 125 ml and bought the exclusif in a 75 ml just to get the taste of the exclusif given the fact that the exclusif is not as versatile compared to its younger brother and more suited for formal situations.
Hi, Sebastian "Barev" would I like Layton Exclusif if I don't like original Layton sweetness? I haven't problem with sweetness comes from vanilla but didn't like Layton sweetness that I think comes from fruity notes, unfortunately, shops in my area "Armenia" don have a tester for Layton Exclusif sadly.
Hey do you think it’s redundant to have both ? I really love both. I can definitely play off Layton exclusif doesn’t seem daring to me. When is the best time to choose each one for an occasion? Please help me when you have time 🙏🏾🥺
I'm a 40-year-old man. Exclusif is a little too dirty for me, while OG Layton is my No. 1 fragrance. It performs amazingly on me. I have someone compliment me pretty much every time I wear it. I wore it to my old workplace one day and one lady walks through the door, probably 10 feet away and immediately says "You smell GOOD!" One of the others quckly says, "He DOES smell good, doesn't he?" A couple days ago I was standing in the grocery store line, there was an older woman behind me and then a younger woman came up behind her. The older woman says, oh, that counter just opened up if you want to take it. The younger one says, "Oh, I'm just standing here to smell him. She was several feet away. She pulls her mask down (it projects enough to still be able to smell it through a mask), leans forward a bit. She inhales and exhales and says, "Oh yeah." and then walks away. lol
@@nawafalsuqairy2812 I think I used like 4 or 5. I've toned it down to like 2 since then. Thought maybe it was too strong. I dunno. Maybe I should go big, lol.
When I tried Layton the first time I found it very dull , I expected something groundbreaking for being PdM’s bestseller. And it’s not that it smells bad , it’s nice , inoffensive, attractive but very familiar to many on the designer market... VERY EXPENSIVE for what it is even placing it on the niche side is absurd... I wouldn’t pay more than $100 bucks for a bottle . Sorry 😕 And it’s not even a long lasting scent .
Good to know Sergio because I wanted to get it so I’m having second thoughts specially if it doesn’t last I’m used to mancera house they all last on me 12 hours plus.
Layton exclusif is so much better the oud note change it to next level For my layton is like better version of montblanc legend and mix of only the brave tattoo version by diesel
the answer is. what do you study and what do you want to develop to. in sebastians example of a filmaker: are you james cameron or are you stanley kubrick ?? simply speaking. kubrick , of course stands for layton excusif for that matter- kubrick, can really go "cibet" on you. part of his art. now -- now...if you study math... go apple, layton normal
Sebastian, you are amazing. Thank you for the content. ✊🏽 I just watched your 1hr story of how you got into scents. Loved it. Minotaure!!! Hahaha Same. Reminds me of my adventures in NY when I moved out there for college.
If i wanna wear something mature ill wear gucci guilty absolute, terre dhermes, john varvatos etc. I dont need a maturer version of the original layton.
My first impression of Layton was great because I had never tried anything like it before. After wearing it for a little while I started to think that it was too strong and too sweet so I stopped wearing it for months. Decided to give it another chance and realized why I loved it at first. Yes, it is a beast but it is unique and the dry down is not as sweet as the opening. One of my favorites in my collection.
Prefer Layton, it fits perfectly to me :) But just to mention, it projects heavily and room filling from my skin, even with just two spritz. Rather take Percival for office environment, because its not so hard projecting :D
I just purchased my first Layton bottle Um just trying to see if it’s just me or does anyone get some hint of menthol smell in the opening I just need to know because my nose is new to the smell and when I first smelled it I got a slight smell of menthol type of smell please comment if anybody have had this experience wanna try to see if it’s just me and my nose or what
Sebastian, could you please review the arabian collection of PDM, I am always getting confused with them especially, with the other black bottles of PDM.
Did not know they brought out a 125ml exclusif. Damn paid the premium price for the 75ml and would get more juice for just a bit more... I have the 2019 Layton batch and it smells nothing like the 2016/17 batches. My Layton smells like womens lipstick. Thats why I never liked Layton. I love the exclusif.
, recently bout Layton exclusif but don't really find it as beastly as many say. I realise though that I might be anosmic to it as its blasting off the shirt I used when I wore it. What is especially notable is that it applied it to skin and a little got on the shirt by contact. I want to get herod next, what do you think
Now that is called educating someone about fragrances and whole purpose to share your vast knowledge to benefit others. I have both and you are spot on and also I saved so much money because of your knowledge and after your explanation about any fragrance, I straight away know if I gonna like it or no. So thank you sir
One can't choose their body's natural smell (given that you shower and maintain a proper hygiene), but you can choose the type of fragrance you wear. so you saying that in a closed space you have to put up with people's smell so they have to put up with you perfume is a lack of respect in my opinion. That's why the so called office fragrances have a non offensive smell.
Great video i loved it . You said before that you are going to make a comparison video between straight to heaven extreme and ursa when is that going to be ? Hopefully soon bc I’m 99% going to blind buy one of them and I can’t decide
Sebastian please let me know. Is there a vetiver out there that smells some what like the vetiver of the 70’s and 80’s Guerlain’s vetiver. This fragrance was awesome before the reformulation. I’ve tried some but there are so many. one that smells great but not nearly the same is Eight & Bob Nuit de Megeve.
Dior Vetiver? I don't remember the 70s and 80s Guerlain Vetiver sadly. It's been so long since I smelled that version! :( Personally if you have a budget I'd buy samples of a lot of vetiver fragrances to test to see what might come close?
Love your channel and have been listening for years. I have you to thank for most of my perfume journey. I also just wanted suggest that you do a video on your favorite perfumes from the house of Boadicea The Victoriou.
Wow, thank you! In regards to Boadicea tough brand for me as there's so many and no representation where I live but perhaps in the near future. But I do discuss in these two videos: th-cam.com/video/02_tddH9azY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/RtOm640oFg0/w-d-xo.html
The manufacturer says there is this or that note and you claim it’s not like this? Whether manufacturer is giving a wrong statement to misguide customers ? Or you claim to be more truthful than the manufacturer? That’s strange to hear. Please enlighten us. Thanks
Weird wonder if I had something wonky with the bottle of layton I used to have but traded for something better(for me) people say it has apple and is like a boss bottled niche version, but I got nothing like that. Layton was nothing but cardamom and woody notes(iso e super) and vanilla, i dont get apple at all lol, just a large dose of cardamom 🤷♂️
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My recommendation is to get both if you love the Layton DNA. I think they smell surprisingly similar despite the addition of a few darker notes in Exclusif. Of course, the regular Layton is more versatile for more seasons but I really love both and can't get enough of them.
Sebastian's point about the two being the "same experience" while wearing, is the nail right on the head. I personally enjoy the slightly darker/oudier drydown of Exclusif and how is smells a bit more niche quality and nuanced. But that's almost entirely based on me putting my nose to skin after they've both dried down. Wearing either one of these gives me the same "experience" and the wafts I catch off myself are barely distinguishable. If I could only pick one, it'd be Exclusif bcs I could feel a little more like a frag snob, but you cannot go wrong. The hype is real!
We'll explained....original Layton for young man. Perfect
I am 19 as well and a young niche lover, so personally I enjoy the exclusif way more because of the deeper and more complex DNA but I have to say if you are looking for the compliments go with the original way more safe. If you really want to get great attention just buy Carlisle and go for 8 sprays the whole classroom will smell you. (Of course I didn’t do that ;)
Hahaha
Own both. They will last forever Overspraying can ruin the experience and compliment factor in my opinion. I feel they are more different than alike. They really added so many little more elements to tje exclusif. Both smell wonderful. Layton exclusif shines with the coffee note. Keep up the interesting comparisons videoz. 👍
I come from the future to tell you they have been reformulated and dont last long anymore😅
I come from the future as well. Look for the old Batches like I did. I have a 2018 & 2019 Layton Exclusif and is power house 78% Alcohol. Not the reformulated version 82%. And I have a 2020 Layton with 78% alcohol not the reformulated version 82%
I prefer exclusif, but I also understand being appealing to those you’re around. I think there’s always a balance for frag lovers. I’m going to get both as I’ve sampled them both, and honestly, I prefer Pegasus and Harod over Layton
In my experience nobody found Layton Exclusif challenging, I think it's a very pleasing scent, while original and peculiar. Women, especially, loves It
Im with you when you said you don't give a crap what people say and that smelling fragrances is better then smelling BO which is usually what you do smell to be fair.
The exclusive one smells so good, if the original is an 8, the exclusive is a 10.
its long standing?
Layton exclusif?
@@gabrielgarcia7561 yes
Interesting, I’m getting a decant for Exclusif.
I agree
I recently sold layton , I do prefer the darker tones in the exclusif version.
Similar to delina I think both exclusif versions are improvements upon the originals :)
Haha, yes!!! :)
Did the same sold out Layton and kept exclusif.
I’m 49 and I prefer Delina over Delina Exclusive
@@jkwarrior17 same here
I believe wear what you like whenever you like, I too don’t care what anyone else thinks, better to smell good lol. I own both but prefer the dark rich Layton Exclusif. My advice go with the Exclusif it’s really beautiful and classy. €165 each here in the EU for 75 mls.
Damn...really hard decision.
Layton Exclusif.
Get both
In our weather, Layton is much preferred than LE, imo LE is more of "Paris winter" whereas Layton is for cool nights on the Mediterranean
Totally agree apple is present in both. Exclusif gets my vote in terms of being interesting, but I would only wear in cool weather and go light on sprays for closed environments. I'd rather wear no fragrance than something boring.
Exclusif for bigger spaces or outings. Layton for smaller spaces or in door. All light on the trigger. I usually go with 2 sprays of exclusif n 2 sprays of molecule 01. A guy complimented me 30 mins after I had walked into a room and said he could smell me when he walked in. This was in a Chicago winter.
First, it is so endearing that he is asking your opinion in such a nice way 😊. I would go for Layton, I have it, I love it on me, I love to smell it on other people. In his case, I would say, go for the one you really want!
Both smell very similar to me. Found it hard to distinguish either, perhaps Exclusif is slightly darker.
The way you describe these smells is a gift. You’re amazing and just helped me out so much. Thank you
Thank you very much for your answer Sebastian. I will go for the Exclusif one. I tried the samples during the weekend and the original Layton is a little bit too sweet for me.
The prices are far lower than in the US here in Paris, a 125ml bottle of the Exclusif is 255 € (around 300$).
That's solid advice, no need to rush into the more challenging fragrance especially if you may be self conscious over it.
Exclusif is definitely a quality fragrance. I love how the oud is mixed in. However... I feel like it doesn't really blend together. Vanilla/Sweet ouds may not be the best combination. So as great as it is, I feel like it has some internal conflict. But that can be artistic as well.
Layton is basically nothing but sweet, warm vanilla. This is pretty much it. Exclusif is slightly different on the drydown, a bit more woody. This is the only difference.
Layton Exclusif by far to me...
For a 19 years old tho, Layton is prob a better option since Exclusif is more mature and elegant.
I have tried Layton and LOVE IT, I’m going for a decant of Exclusif.
I had to take the same decision. Both are beautiful! I love exclussif, it's more complex and maybe interesting but it loses the versatility of the original. So, in my opinion the original is better if you want to use it often and everywhere. The exclussif is more on the "niche" side but not versatile at all and if you care about the others, it has some notes that may be overwhelming for some. I got the original and i love it! Great video!
Layton for me is more versatile I can wear it all year round and everyone can wear.Don’t get me wrong I like exclusif as well because of its dark animalistic scent it gravitate towards fall/winter.
hey mate, thanks for the video! helped a lot!
just one quick… tip(?): some people like me listen to youtube videos without looking at the video (eg. in the gym, while working etc)
so it would be amazing if you said „the exclusif is more (…)“ rather than „this one is lighter than this one“ 😄
Great video and I enjoy watching it. My favorite is Parfum de marly Layton Exclusifs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Agree with Seb. If you feel uncomfortable wearing either one then don’t wear it. Layton is an extremely sophisticated and expensive scent. And it could be perceived as fit for more mature types. Want to feel fun then go with Comme Des Garçons Green or Loewe Man 001.
I tried decants before finally deciding for the Layton Exclusif, BUT I do love the cardamom note I get from the “regular” Layton. I’ll be trying Layton against Byerly, to decide which one I prefer for the cardamom note and buy a bottle. Your channel is so insightful! Thank you for the great content!
Layton exclusive is properly my all time favorite fragrance. Go ahead kid and wear it like there is no tomorrow.
Anybody else revisiting this video? I have been wearing the Exclusif for two years and I love it and I'm about to buy a replacement bottle. I still have yet to sample the original Layton.
Hello sebastian. I am a bit confused about a fragrance smelling "Animalic", if it is a good thing or is it not. Does Animalic make it stinkier? Thanks
I think Layton is the better alternative for this guy - being 19, I think Exclusif is at least a decade beyond.
To me, the two are completely different. The animalic qualities make Exclusif rather dirty and a tad raunchy - Layton just says “hey”, while Exclusif insists “we’re gonna f**k.”
For someone who’s 19 and trying to figure out life, go with the more easygoing option.
Lol 🤣 best comment !!
You nailed it 😂😂💯
If you think you can do it... DO IT. Great advice Sebastian! And not only regarding perfumery :)
When I heard that Exclusif is PARFUM, that swayed me. As both are kickers, also I err generally on the side of uniqueness. Hence my buy will be........ Exclusive.
Great video Sebastian! I was curious about the Layton's Exclusif exact notes so I e-mailed them and they sent them to me:
Bergamote / mandarine
Rose /geranium / water lily / gardenia / bois d’agar ( oud)
Cardamome / sandalwood/ gaiac wood/ coffee / musk
I would like to know your opinion about Xerjoff's Alexandria II. Thank you.
Hi sebastian. I have both and use them on different occasions and season. Exclusif for me is more sophisticated, less versatile but more mature..
Well done 👏 my only advice is dont wear strong fragrances when you are in a classroom type situation where everyone is very close together in a small area.
I love them both. I wear Layton spring and summer and exclusive in Fall and Winter.
This sounds perfect to me. I’ll have to buy exclusive!
For the kid, I would advise he get neither one of these for school/ office use. Layton is ideal for dates. Layton Exclusif is ideal for formal events. I would suggest one of their lighter frags such as Greenley, Sedley, Percival, and Pegasus for everyday use. I guess Layton is better between the two, but I don't see it as a school / office scent.
IAM A 9 spray Dior elixir man myself
Who cares if people don’t like
No one’s wants to smell armpits
I have been watching a ton of your videos lately, and everyone across the board really but I especially find my tastes to align more with yours and also with CurlyScents(?) the most, so far. I have four people who are my 'favorite' to watch for fragrance related content, but your input always meets my nose very well!
I have been in love with the packaging of PdM, alone, and with your videos as a guide I grabbed a bunch of decants from DecantX - So far I've picked up 10 Mils of Pegasus, Oajan, Sedley, and Layton, and I have also grabbed 5 Mils of Layton Exclusif and Habdan. - I personally was not a fan of Pegasus nor Layton, but that isn't to say I didn't enjoy the scents - both the initial impression and the dried down smell of both were nice, but I found them both to be more soft/feminine to my nose. It smells powerful, but in a very gentle way.... Layton Exclusif, however, smells almost nothing like the original and it completely blew my mind. It makes me feel like I'm carrying the deep-woods/forrest around with me with all of the woody notes, and there's a perfect touch of smokiness blended in. The Exclusif is definitely a more masculine/aggressive smell, and one I think that would fit more for older guys. - Cheers, and thank you for all of the great videos/information!!
Thanks for this video Sebastian. Your videos have been the most helpful and informative to me. I've been sampling the PDM range and I'm torn between Layton and Herod for a full bottle purchase. This is probably the hardest decision I've hade to make in terms of fragrances period. Could you help influence my decision? I live in Malaysia and my days are usually very hot and humid. Terima Kasih for your videos mate. Best wishes.
For me Exclusif is a more mature scent where as the OG is more youthful and playful. I have both and equally enjoy them both
For a young guy i would take the originial Layton. Furthermore i would wait till september to wear it, Although Layton is still my favorite niche fragrance (just ordered a backup bottle) , It's too intensive to wear in high heat . To distinguish yourself as y young guy with this scent or something like aqua di parma colonia i think it's very good. Because ...most of his peers will probably wear One Million from Paco Rabanne which mostly also pimps wear. ... :)
I like exclusif better than Layton and if I were worried about being to much, go lighter on the spray.
its strong and long standing ?
Tt was when I had it. I liked it better than Layton but that's just me.Test it first from a place that sales legit. Not Ebay.
Thanks for the review. I think I'll stick with the regular Layton which I've experienced and really like. Hearing that the Exclusif has some smokiness and charred leather note kinda scares me off. That doesn't sound appealing to my olfactory organ.
Layton Exclusif all day. Layton is fantastic but safe. Exclusif is the wolf in the forest. The dry down of Exclusif is where it shines
I have a Layton 125 ml and bought the exclusif in a 75 ml just to get the taste of the exclusif given the fact that the exclusif is not as versatile compared to its younger brother and more suited for formal situations.
Which better
Would it be a stronger version of the Hermes Santal Massoia?
Hi, Sebastian "Barev" would I like Layton Exclusif if I don't like original Layton sweetness? I haven't problem with sweetness comes from vanilla but didn't like Layton sweetness that I think comes from fruity notes, unfortunately, shops in my area "Armenia" don have a tester for Layton Exclusif sadly.
Layton is one of my favorites yet the Exclusive hated with the animalic and dark touches. Very different experience to me.
Hey do you think it’s redundant to have both ? I really love both. I can definitely play off Layton exclusif doesn’t seem daring to me.
When is the best time to choose each one for an occasion? Please help me when you have time 🙏🏾🥺
Layton for Spring and Fall, LE for Winter! If you love both and have the money I say go with it! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy thanks 🇺🇸 🎩 🍀 ♠️
I feel they should have used a different colour bottle for layton exclusif like they did with pegasus and pegasus exclusif
I'm a 40-year-old man. Exclusif is a little too dirty for me, while OG Layton is my No. 1 fragrance. It performs amazingly on me. I have someone compliment me pretty much every time I wear it.
I wore it to my old workplace one day and one lady walks through the door, probably 10 feet away and immediately says "You smell GOOD!" One of the others quckly says, "He DOES smell good, doesn't he?"
A couple days ago I was standing in the grocery store line, there was an older woman behind me and then a younger woman came up behind her. The older woman says, oh, that counter just opened up if you want to take it. The younger one says, "Oh, I'm just standing here to smell him. She was several feet away. She pulls her mask down (it projects enough to still be able to smell it through a mask), leans forward a bit. She inhales and exhales and says, "Oh yeah." and then walks away. lol
How many spray you use to get all that compliments 😍
@@nawafalsuqairy2812 I think I used like 4 or 5. I've toned it down to like 2 since then. Thought maybe it was too strong. I dunno. Maybe I should go big, lol.
When I tried Layton the first time I found it very dull , I expected something groundbreaking for being PdM’s bestseller. And it’s not that it smells bad , it’s nice , inoffensive, attractive but very familiar to many on the designer market... VERY EXPENSIVE for what it is even placing it on the niche side is absurd... I wouldn’t pay more than $100 bucks for a bottle . Sorry 😕
And it’s not even a long lasting scent .
I agree
Good to know Sergio because I wanted to get it so I’m having second thoughts specially if it doesn’t last I’m used to mancera house they all last on me 12 hours plus.
The Exclusif is just better.
I love it.
Different strokes for different folks! :)
Layton exclusif is so much better the oud note change it to next level
For my layton is like better version of montblanc legend and mix of only the brave tattoo version by diesel
Layton because I have it and I fcking love it!
the answer is. what do you study and what do you want to develop to. in sebastians example of a filmaker: are you james cameron or are you stanley kubrick ?? simply speaking. kubrick , of course stands for layton excusif for that matter- kubrick, can really go "cibet" on you. part of his art. now -- now...if you study math... go apple, layton normal
Sebastian, you are amazing. Thank you for the content. ✊🏽 I just watched your 1hr story of how you got into scents. Loved it. Minotaure!!! Hahaha Same. Reminds me of my adventures in NY when I moved out there for college.
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Minotaure Memories! :)
I agree with you on the slight differences. I think they’re both great fragrances but personally like Layton Exclusif better.
If i wanna wear something mature ill wear gucci guilty absolute, terre dhermes, john varvatos etc. I dont need a maturer version of the original layton.
I would go for Exclusif but what justifie such a hike in price?
My first impression of Layton was great because I had never tried anything like it before. After wearing it for a little while I started to think that it was too strong and too sweet so I stopped wearing it for months. Decided to give it another chance and realized why I loved it at first. Yes, it is a beast but it is unique and the dry down is not as sweet as the opening. One of my favorites in my collection.
Layton or exclusif?
Exclusif is more unique and more nitch.
Prefer Layton, it fits perfectly to me :) But just to mention, it projects heavily and room filling from my skin, even with just two spritz. Rather take Percival for office environment, because its not so hard projecting :D
I just purchased my first Layton bottle Um just trying to see if it’s just me or does anyone get some hint of menthol smell in the opening I just need to know because my nose is new to the smell and when I first smelled it I got a slight smell of menthol type of smell please comment if anybody have had this experience wanna try to see if it’s just me and my nose or what
Sebastian, could you please review the arabian collection of PDM, I am always getting confused with them especially, with the other black bottles of PDM.
Love them both. I agree, they're very similar to my nose and I detect metalic / pencil shavings notes as well.
I think he'd get more bang for his buck going with Layton. I have both and always grab for LE. But as you said you get a similar experience with both.
Did not know they brought out a 125ml exclusif. Damn paid the premium price for the 75ml and would get more juice for just a bit more... I have the 2019 Layton batch and it smells nothing like the 2016/17 batches. My Layton smells like womens lipstick. Thats why I never liked Layton. I love the exclusif.
, recently bout Layton exclusif but don't really find it as beastly as many say. I realise though that I might be anosmic to it as its blasting off the shirt I used when I wore it. What is especially notable is that it applied it to skin and a little got on the shirt by contact. I want to get herod next, what do you think
Go with Sebastian's advice as you asked him, but if your first hunch was the exclusive then 🤷♂️ I'd go with it, I found Layton terribly boring.
Now that is called educating someone about fragrances and whole purpose to share your vast knowledge to benefit others. I have both and you are spot on and also I saved so much money because of your knowledge and after your explanation about any fragrance, I straight away know if I gonna like it or no. So thank you sir
Great video and I enjoyed it and i like Layton exclusif and I'm going to try the original and have a blessed night
You have a very youthful sounding voice!
I enjoy both but Exclusif is the winner for me.
One can't choose their body's natural smell (given that you shower and maintain a proper hygiene), but you can choose the type of fragrance you wear. so you saying that in a closed space you have to put up with people's smell so they have to put up with you perfume is a lack of respect in my opinion. That's why the so called office fragrances have a non offensive smell.
Great video i loved it . You said before that you are going to make a comparison video between straight to heaven extreme and ursa when is that going to be ? Hopefully soon bc I’m 99% going to blind buy one of them and I can’t decide
The OG is best. something in Exclusif that throws it away. Not similar at all-goes to show do not rely on TH-camrs opinions.
Love Layton amazing sent 👍 thanks for another great review
It’s unfortunate for me, because exclusif’s dry down smells like gasoline on my skin
Any fragrance I wear that are announced beastly never last more than two hours on me
Body chemistry
I wear Layton, I do like them both but Layton just shades it. Its so close, maybe next time I could go for the exclusif.
I prefer Layton personally more wearable but I do like exclusif too
I always get a warm apple pie note when I smell them.
Sebastian please let me know. Is there a vetiver out there that smells some what like the vetiver of the 70’s and 80’s Guerlain’s vetiver. This fragrance was awesome before the reformulation. I’ve tried some but there are so many. one that smells great but not nearly the same is Eight & Bob Nuit de Megeve.
Dior Vetiver? I don't remember the 70s and 80s Guerlain Vetiver sadly. It's been so long since I smelled that version! :(
Personally if you have a budget I'd buy samples of a lot of vetiver fragrances to test to see what might come close?
I love Layton PDM is the best for my yes Sr. 💯💪😋🤘😜🖤🤝🔥
Love your channel and have been listening for years. I have you to thank for most of my perfume journey. I also just wanted suggest that you do a video on your favorite perfumes from the house of Boadicea The Victoriou.
Wow, thank you!
In regards to Boadicea tough brand for me as there's so many and no representation where I live but perhaps in the near future. But I do discuss in these two videos:
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Layton Exclusif is my preferred version, but Layton is more versatile for me living in the desert.
My favorite is Exclusif, but I wear the original more
I prefer the original layton over the exclusif. Something in exclusif don't go well with my skin.
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The manufacturer says there is this or that note and you claim it’s not like this? Whether manufacturer is giving a wrong statement to misguide customers ? Or you claim to be more truthful than the manufacturer? That’s strange to hear. Please enlighten us. Thanks
I swear I'm wearing Layton right now I love it
Smells like Amen
Love pfm and all thier frags.love u sebastian 🥰🥰🥰👄💋💋💋💕
Weird wonder if I had something wonky with the bottle of layton I used to have but traded for something better(for me) people say it has apple and is like a boss bottled niche version, but I got nothing like that. Layton was nothing but cardamom and woody notes(iso e super) and vanilla, i dont get apple at all lol, just a large dose of cardamom 🤷♂️
Are going to continue making lists about a specific flower?
Hi I've got many lists planned and flowers might be saved for spring but you never know how I might throw in some here and there but right now nothing is set flower wise but soon yes! :)