Ibrahim Al Qurashi 2023

Black Diamond Incense

OrientalMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Aquatic Notes, Birch, and Black Currant settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Incense, Sandalwood, and Vanilla over a deep, enveloping base of Amber, Smoke, Oud, and Leather.

The bloodline

LaytonParfums de MarlyLoose

This bottle carries the Layton DNA. Shares 2 notes with the original.

vanillasandalwood

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Layton by Parfums de Marly. Safe to own both.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
night out
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Black Diamond Incense bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

SmokyWarmFreshResinousWoodyAnimalicBalsamicBitter

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Heavy

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Birch
Birch
Black Currant
Black Currant
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Black Diamond Incense is widely considered inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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