Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum Spray for Unisex, 3.4 Ounce

Great PDM clone of Layton exclusif. Long lasting with good projection at an awesome price!

Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif is another win in the Detour lineup, and I honestly loved it. It’s very close to its inspiration, Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif, to the point where the resemblance is obvious from the first spray through the dry‑down. You get that rich, spicy, creamy‑woody vibe with depth and warmth that feels bold, elegant, and confident. What really stands out to me is how consistent this line is—all the Detour fragrances are known for being very close to their inspirations, and Exclusif is no exception. The scent is smooth, slightly darker and richer than the regular Detour Noir, and it feels perfect for evenings, cooler weather, or when you want something that smells high‑end without the high‑end price. Performance is solid with strong longevity and noticeable projection, making it a reliable choice if you like bold, niche‑style fragrances. If you’re a fan of Layton Exclusif or enjoy deep, refined scents with great value, Detour Noir Exclusif is an easy recommendation and a great addition to any collection.

Detour Noir Exclusif is exactly what the name implies. This is a Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif-style fragrance, and the inspiration is obvious from the first spray. If regular Detour Noir targets Layton, this one clearly aims at the darker, more polarizing flank. The opening is bold and slightly challenging. You get a mix of spiced fruit and smoky woods, with a noticeable animalic edge early on. That darker opening is very much in line with Layton Exclusif’s reputation. It’s not the smooth apple-vanilla sweetness people associate with Layton. It leans dirtier and more mature right away. As it settles, the structure becomes clearer. The mid brings in rose, incense, and woody sweetness, which pulls it closer to the Layton Exclusif DNA. This is where the resemblance becomes more convincing. You get that mix of sweetness and darkness that makes the original feel so distinctive. The drydown is where Detour Noir Exclusif performs best. You get vanilla, amber, woods, and smoky musk, which create a warm but slightly rugged base. It ends up rich, masculine, and more serious than most fragrances in this price range. In terms of similarity, most impressions fall into the “recognizably inspired but rougher” category. The DNA is clearly there, especially in the mid and drydown, but the blending is less refined than the original. Layton Exclusif has a smoother transition and more depth, while Detour Noir Exclusif can feel more linear and slightly harsher early on. Performance is one of the highlights. Many wearers report strong longevity with solid projection, especially compared to typical clones in this lane. It leans into that darker, longer-lasting territory that people expect from Layton Exclusif-style scents. Stylistically, this is not a safe blind buy. It works best for: - fall and winter - nights out - colder climates - dressed-up settings - people who already like darker niche fragrances If you don’t enjoy smoky, slightly animalic scents, this probably won’t convert you. This DNA is inherently more polarizing than regular Layton. Compared to standard Detour Noir, this feels: - darker - smokier - less mass appealing - more mature - closer to niche territory Overall, Detour Noir Exclusif succeeds at delivering the core Layton Exclusif mood at a much lower price point. It doesn’t match the refinement of the original, but it captures the dark sweet-woody character well enough to make it a compelling budget option for fans of that DNA.

Bro, this one is dark, confrontational, piercing, animalic, yet seductive. With the fragrance, I’m reminded that you don’t apologize for loving intensely. Reminds me that there are no depths too deep for me to explore. I don’t know if this is blinded buy safe. The type of energy in this fragrance by the note breakdown is different. This is truly complexity in a bottle with layers of strategic excellence. This one is definitely more heavier and denser than the regular detour noir. Very strong projection. And longevity. Over eight hours on the skin and on the clothes even longer

Smells really bad

Not worth the hype. My wife and daughter agree this is nothing like the PDM Layton Excusif. Has an odd back note that makes it off putting. Will let it mature on the shelf for a while and if it improves I will come back and make an edit. Otherwise I will give it to a homeless person at the park because thats the only person I can think of whose scent will benefit from this one.

Very very Mature scent. Gives off church vibes

I bought this over the regular Detour having not ever smelled Exclusif. This was a mistake. While it does a good job copying exclusif, Exclusif itself lacks a lot of citrusy sweeter notes that balance out the darker notes in this cologne. I really liked it out of the box, and it seems like it does have a bit of citrusy woods when you smell it. However, the more I wore this, the more I started to dislike it. I think it is much more acceptable if you can layer it with a citrus cologne balance it, but by itself I just can't do it anymore.

Perfecto!!!

Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif Is the big brother of Detoir Noir. The big brother a good 10 yrs older, stronger, wiser, seen the world and has come back. Pleasant but gruff, Intriguing but familiar. If Detour Noir could be described as playful, Noir exclusive you can tell is related but it doesn't play. Not overly potent, lasts long enough not outstay its welcome, It does change slightly from the initial blast into the dry down but not significantly. Its worth its price around 20/25£, I would not spend much more now that I have had my nose on it, I have just seen the seller has Aqua Dubai for 85£ I wont comment further on that other than that is hilarious... shop around people or decant beforehand. Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif is exaclt what I expected, it is not for every one, I like it and it suits me I am a 40+ male for context.

Super Geruch, hält lange an, kaufe ich definitiv noch mal sobald das Parfum leer ist. Würzig und maskulin.

Ottime fragranze

Huele muy bien , sugiero dejar macerar un mes. Pero es un buen perfume.