Parfums De Marly Layton

Mostly warm baking spice, in the cinnamon and clove family. Underneath that, dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer.

It opens on apple, lavender and bergamot, moves through geranium, violet and jasmine, and settles on vanilla, cardamom and sandalwood.

• apple: crisp and sweet, leaning green or red depending on the blend
• lavender: clean herbal flower, cooling and slightly soapy

It lasts well and carries into a room.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.