Blue Wood

Let me be clear, I'm not a fan of Layton bc I could not get past this Vicks/TigerBalm smell alongside a sickly sweet apple note. It made me slightly nauseated. I still have the sample I picked up Blue Wood as a sample that came with my purchase of Mystery for Him(yummmm) and decided to give it a whirl on a cool crisp fall day. I can tell the same perfumer is at work here that created Layton but the differences are super important. The overall juice has been smoothed out, refined if you will. Simply put, it's just more mature. The Apple note is gone, replaced by citrus and the medicinal quality is there, but not in your face. Silage is great, the scent bubble is very present and the dry down is freakin fantastic. This is quality, as shown by the great rating.

I’m honestly confused. Wore Blue Wood on one hand and Layton on the other. This is 100% better than Layton. They smell identical. Same spicy-sweet vibe, same smooth signature. The difference is in the weight. Layton runs darker and heavier, great for cold weather. Blue Wood keeps the same DNA but lifts it. It’s brighter, easier to wear, and works in any season without feeling thick or loud. Basically Layton made more wearable. One of the best “same perfumer, different mood” releases you can get. This is low key way better than Layton which is crazy

Literally just smells like mint toothpaste. Not a fan Edit: After owning the decant for few weeks, I gotta say it doesnt seem as minty as before. It still does have that strong menthol like scent, but its also way sweeter and slightly spicier. Also the performance is beastly. I actually like it now.

Straight up layton but theres something slightly different. I think its smoother and less harsh. Still get that menthol type blend but I like that for some reason. I gave away my layton and I got this years later. Will not ever need to go back. This is really good.

Love this. Smelled the accused inspiration. Don't see the similarities at all this is smooth sweet musky . Great everyday scent longevity is a designer level so a good day of work. Glad I got my hands on this one.