FAKE Parfums de Marly Layton VS REAL - Don't Get Scammed!

[@o2jammer06]

Also, fake PDM bottles usually have eyes on the horses while legit bottles don't. It's noticeable on this video comparison as well.

[@m-p-s-80]

Great spot

[@tjpfz6]

legit bottles do have eyes, they're just no protruding like bug eyes lol. older bottles no but the newer ones ye

[@deadlyradiation7977]

@@tjpfz6 👀 like this? 😂

[@MikeThepiper]

I bought a bottle of Perseus from PdM and it does have the eyes, just not very pronounced. It also has the QR code that's unscannable

[@o2jammer06]

Some legit bottles do have eyes but not very noticeable compared to fake ones that protrude waaay too much

[@yaboimorrissey5273]

I noticed another difference on the front of both boxes, and it's on the bottom left where it lists the mL size. On the real, original box, there's an e right next to the mL size number. On the fake, there's no e.

[@JoeAverage1469]

Complicating matters even further, PDM bottle manufacturing has been changing ever so slightly over the years. The biggest changes occured between the six digit batch codes to the newer seven digit batch codes. Font sizes and raised lettering changed, sticker information and layout also changed. The manufacturing seam also changed (straight to diagonal), so some of the items discussed here may just be noting genuine PDM changes...

[@michaelmorrison3404]

Thank you for writing this.. I was about mention all of these aspects between the gen1 and gen2 bottles. You covered it very well. Also, the caps have changed a bit, mostly on the inside, where the metal rivet is. They seem to be using a different way to attach the plastic insert to the outer metal.

[@everything.anything]

Finally another channel comparing Real vs Fake. There was only 1 channel doing that up till now. I am particularly interested in the bottles differences because most of the time when I buy from people, there's no box coming with it. By the way, I want to add 2 things. Regarding the PDM fakes, if you look the line where the bottle was glued, on the fake the line tends to stay in the middle. On the other hand, the original, the line goes to the corners. Secondly, when you get fragrances bottles with transparent glasses, the fake ones tend to be not very symmetrical inside, whereas the originals have a more symmetrical shape inside (where the juice is).

[@Alritealritealrite]

The respected discounters also have stores on eBay. You just can't buy from shady eBay stores.

[@abulgan6138]

My layton has features from both original and fake. Box seems like fake one, also bottle colour is similar to fake, but the cap is original and scent is original. There are batch difference between those box and colour IMO.

[@AdamWatchingYouTube]

Where did you get it ? Dhgate?

[@reverse7904]

box from 2022 original this dude knows anything don't care what they say

[@JamesOswalt]

Love these informative videos. Thanks ASH. I sell fragrance for a big store and I believe they are buying 5-10 REAL then Returning FAKES. Seen it with Dior Sauvage Elixir, ADG, Versace Eros, code. And others

[@hknulzesnulnegen]

Don't they have different barcodes or other codes when you can them?

[@limited40]

@@hknulzesnulnegen return the fake in the real box, done.

[@Overlord_1847]

I have an original bottle with the new packaging, and it has that weird looking QR code, can't be scanned either. The spinning cap and bottle lettering checks are still valid though. Thanks for the detailed analysis Ash! (Had me worried there for a bit ngl 😂)

[@RandomDoings]

Same with mine

[@07lacha]

Yea same with mine too, i think the older batches (78%) were done like that

[@albierlangga]

wait, i have an original legit bottle but my cap is spinning...

[@shift-_-xy4475]

my qr code is also not working, i am positive its a real bottle though

[@Ramixx05]

@@albierlanggasame lol pdms are just so inconsistent

[@randya2196]

So… I have a bottle of Sedley purchased from Jomashop a couple of years ago that has most of the differences pointed out in the fake Layton in this video. This was a couple of years ago. Jomashop assured me it was authentic, the delina and la rosee I got for the wife in the same order seem proper, and the smell of my Sedley is spot on with Pdm performance. I took my bottle to Nordstrom to authenticate and it seems to be proper. I’m not disagreeing with Ashton’s assertions, only implying that there may be a larger gray area to navigate. There must be some legit packaging changes that have also been copied.

[@HongerigeHenk]

I bought Herod from a discounter site I trust. The pricing also made sense (about $200) but the design of the box looks like your "fake box". There's some differences though compared to your fake, like how mine box isn't shiny and it looks a bit more refined. The bottle looks real with that rubbed out feeling and also the cap doesnt spin as easy. Just wanted to let you know that "fake design box" is also something I think PDM uses with the QR code, layout on the back, etc.

[@RandomDoings]

I don’t think he is comparing the manufacturing difference’s of the boxes or bottles over the years

[@fratini.]

I've just purchased Layton with the new packaging (without stripes). Now will I NEVER know? Maybe the bottle is still the same? Any videos comparing the new batches? Help me guys!

[@CraigCarnahan-w7j]

I thought i was crazy when i smelt the godolphin in my fake, am very glad you pointed that out. Still an okay scent but definitely not what i set out for

[@LLLLL-dx2cl]

You are wrong in this one, the “original” has the package of the 78% concentration and the next version pdm released of 82% is the “fake” one. The newer version doesn’t trap you with the Vicks smell as the previous one. Do some research

[@tattoofun2003]

Hei Ash. The authentic you have is a few years old. The fake you showed is copying a recent batch of Layton most probably, before the ones you find now with no stripes on the box. This is why the font is misplaced at the back. My 2017 batch of Layton has the info at tje back of the box like your authentic but the newer ones I think are changed. Someone who has a 2022 batch can confirm this ? Does the text at the back of the box is the same as on the fake shown here in the video ? I did not check lately but on newer batches does PdM have QR codes ? Can anyone confirm ?

[@Larky14]

I own a 2024 batch of percival which I bought directly from their website and it also has all the details like the weird non scannable qr code so they really changed the design but I dont own layton so I cant tell u about that

[@dreilacadin]

I own a 2022 batch of Layton that has exactly the same details of the fake box outlined by ash in this video. However, the bottle itself is waaayy different and is more in line to the original bottle. From the scent itself though, I do know that it's an authentic Layton, plus it lasts 10-12 hrs on my skin and days on my clothes. So yeah, scary how they can copy the boxes to the T nowadays.

[@shift-_-xy4475]

@@Larky14 so your code doesnt scan too? cuz i own a 2023 greenly an everything checks out but the qr code cuz it doesnt scan

[@Rexus_One]

Really appreciate these educational fragrance videos. Respect from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@djryan87]

My new Layton 200ml (new box presentation) has the QR code, which can't be scanned. Bought it from an official reseller listed on PdM website. The atomizer looks like the fake one, the cap is like the real one. The bottom sticker is the new one like on the Althair bottle

[@itzbrotein]

I got a great deal. Someone on marketplace is selling one for $115 but I talked them down to $80!! After watching this it's 100% a real one. Less goo!!! My first ever luxury bottle over $200 retail

[@78nailbomb]

Yes. Awareness on fake perfumes needs to be shared. A year or 2 back, i had a friend who bought a fake ADG profumo online. I immediately felt something was amiss when i picked up the box. Sprayed the juice and confirmed it was fake. It smelt very stale. Profumo had been my daily signature for years, even before i got into perfumes. Had to pull him away from our friends and break the news to him. Bro got cheated.

[@BigNewPrinz]

Another point to be aware of, and forgive me if a comment has already been made, but the bit about the QR codes is incorrect in my experience. I have 4 different pdm’s, 3 newer boxes, one older style. Purchased from Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, 100% genuine, and all have the QR code sticker and all of them are unable to be scanned.

[@07lacha]

I was about to sleep and watched this video, been inspecting my bottle for 20 min now haha. Its like many of you have stated, pdm changed packaging so older batches have some similarities with the fake one. Cap, atomizer and scent is the best way to tell if it’s fake or not.Also, you can weight in the package before purchasing.

[@audiS4fan2009]

This is crazy smh.. thanks Ash!

[@WillianVSena]

Such a great video! Community should thank you for that!

[@ZeeCapp]

There seems to be a bit of controversy on some fragrance groups lately bout PDM possibly having new caps. I just got a new bottle of althair and everything checks out completely besides underneath the cap. Instead of there being a plastic ring it seems that PDM started filling the entire bottoms of the cap with plastic with the outside still being metal. Some people say that means it’s fake and others say it’s just a new style, would you happen to know?? I’m not the only one with this “new cap” I’ve seen at least 10 other people with the same issue just this week.

[@Quangtangg]

same as you, i just got my layton today from jomashop and everything looks great except for the cap and the qr code that is on the box, its doesnt scanned the qr... besides of that everything looks legit

[@markomaric1301]

It is not realistic to compare the packaging of 2015 with the packaging of 2022.

[@mikea8405]

You might as well just buy the clones at this point. I've seen even better fakes than that, with authentic batch codes. It was nearly impossible to tell the difference by the packaging and bottle. The only way you can even tell the difference was from the scent itself. If you do buy any PDMs. I would go in-store at a reputable store.

[@BruniScentz69]

What an amazing review, i can only imagine how many people are scammed everyday.......

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

Great video. But a section with weighing the bottles and caps would also be useful.

[@ScentsOverSense]

It’s happening a lot! I just posted a Fake vs Real Hawas video. It’s nuts what’s going on out there! I also got 3 fake clones recently. They’re even faking the fakes!! 😂

[@cmv48]

I've seen a few videos now about clones being cloned, think Ash made one himself about "cloneception". I would just say that Rasasi Hawas isn't a clone. A lot of people say it resembles Invictus Aqua, but it actually came out a year before.

[@HD-Tech]

Wow! This is an extremely important video! Thanks for this. Now can you do everyone of them also all the Amouage, Initio, and Xerjoff's???

[@Le_Sigh]

another tell tell is the flash line. the fakes have flash lines across the middle of the bottle on the sides, where the molds close. PdM bottles go from corner to corner to minimize the joining seam.

[@jove1155]

Thank you! THIS is really helpful, because the fakers probably won't go so far as to try mimic the construction.

[@Marta_mt]

You mean the diagonal line on the top that goes from left top to right bottom?

[@jove1155]

@@Marta_mt It's seen that way from the top, but it follows the whole bottle like you slice a cake along that line from the top. That's because the bottle halves are not square, but diagonal.

[@Le_Sigh]

Yes

[@cornbread83]

Ash, should probably do an entire series like this.

[@IQof3.0]

Also you need to check inside the sprayer on the cap, there should be a small metal tab. Also check the tube height and the grommet. There's a pre and post 2020 type. I have one bottle of Lippazon that the cap spins but everything else is spot on. Going to take it to the PDM boutique for verification. The batch code on the sticker is a little sus. This is discontinued but has a batch code of 2020 and the sticker is not centered on the bottom of the bottle....

[@Andrei-kg6dr]

I bought my "Layton" from PDM's website in 2022. It has same box as Ash's "fake" one. (82% Vol). But the bottle is same as Ash's "Original". The inside of a cap is different. Mine has metal thingy on center, like fastening, and weird symbol reversed "2" or "5" idk... Its doesn't smell like "Tuscan Leather". Smells like Layton but its post reformulated "Layton". Sticker on the bottom of my bottle is almost identical to Ash's "fake", but mine has visible dashes "parfums-de-marly".

[@KyleReads8669]

This comment has me all sorts of conflicted 😂. Half of what you’re describing is what I have with some slight differences. Mine has a metal piece in the cap with a 3 at the base, 82% Vol, but I have the newer style box without the lines, and the sticker was identical to Ash’s original except his had 83% Vol. Also, with mine, the horses eyes don’t pop out as some suggested to be fake. The lettering isn’t as pronounced similar to Ash’s original. I bought it last year for my honeymoon. The scent is amazing but the longevity is horrible (4-5 hours with 5-6 sprays) 🫠.

[@dreilacadin]

I have Exactly the same case with yours bro. 2022 batch, box looks exactly like the fake one in this video. However, the bottle Is more in line with the original one. I also have a metal thingy on the center for the cap. Juice lasts 10-12 hours on my skin and days on my clothes. Do you still think we got a fake one?

[@ThePsychMaster]

@@dreilacadinI have a 2021 batch 82%, which smells different to me than the 2015. Smells more menthol heavy in the opening which coincides with a video I watched comparing the two formulations and my own comparison. As far as longevity I’m getting 12+ hours from both.

[@1overcomer333]

@@dreilacadin No...

[@imaginebox1997]

can you do a real vs fake of Carlisle I have not seen a single one on KZbin

[@puzzstyle7149]

Just received my pdm layton today. Thank you so much I feel much better now that I got the real one!😂

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

Ash made a comment saying that this video is a joke, they were Both fake... you got scammed !!! Just Kidding !

[@puzzstyle7149]

@@Haywood-Jablomie got me there..!😂

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

@@puzzstyle7149 Sorry, I had no choice but to do that. Lol

[@denvenom4011]

6:02 So I, too, always, before saying original or fake, get acquainted with all the epostases of bottles and boxes☝️🤓. Because the font and letters E are sometimes written at random, only the batch code and structure can tell exactly what it is🤗🔥

[@ashekleyland]

Another way to check, remove the atomiser cap, look inside, there should be a shiny metal like thing inside. Grab a weighting scale, depends on how calibrated your scale and the position of the cap on the scale, the weight of the cap is like 117-118 grams for 75ml bottle. 128 grams for 125ml bottle.

[@Meme-id6my]

i bought a layton off of venbafragrance and i want to know if its real or fake. everything checks off i have the shiny metal thing, i havent weighed the cap it feels heavy though, but the only thing is when i remove the atomizer cap, around the stem thingy is flat instead of like indented like i seen in other real vs fake videos, does that matter? a lot of people have said its real and it doesnt really matter but idk im paranoid still

[@ashekleyland]

@ remove atomizer cap, flip it down, look deep inside, do you see a small straight line metallic like color

[@Meme-id6my]

@@ashekleyland yea their is a little straight shiny metal thing in there

[@ashekleyland]

@ just grab a weighting scale, if you don’t have, pass by on a jewelry store in shopping malls, do a quick weight of the cap.

[@Meme-id6my]

@@ashekleyland ion got a scale to weigh it but the cap feels heavy way heavier than the few other colognes i got

[@DrMistycal]

Whats weird is that my Carlisle bottle looks exactly like a real one, but I do have the "fake" QR code on the bottom of the box, any idea?

[@Rough_cut613]

Hey Ash, if you're gonna do these real v fake you have to do bottle weight w cap. It's the easiest and most certain way to tell a real from a fake. Thanks.

[@yesguy245]

i have the fake box but the original bottle?

[@victordavila5853]

Sam’s has it for 150 for the 2.5 fl oz Do yall think it’s fake

[@15jennbunny]

Sams should be legit..

[@dhruvbhasker9276]

True service, Sir! Thank you.

[@earthbarry]

How about pegasus next? Please?

[@TopFlight80]

Yea I definitely don't want to get scammed. I work to hard for my money. Thank you Ash.

[@jaimecandelario5767]

I purchased some fakes from eBay, I was able to get my money back when I pointed out it was a fake and why. The big problem is once I received my money back I could not leave any feedback!!!. Do not believe the feedback!!

[@YouOnlyLiveOnce...]

Informative video but next time pls keep them on the same side. On table you got fake on the left and OG on the right. In close up shoots it's fake on right and OG on left.

[@Thegrzybow]

Thank you for this, just saved me from getting scammed 😎

[@silentzabyss8874]

Hay chance de que la caja sea fake y la botella real? Es que de plano la caja es de las "nuevas" pero si tiene el qR fake, pero la botella ya la cheque y no veo signos de que sea fake

[@adrians5875]

fake vs real would be a great video idea series

[@josephbaggettjr3493]

Ash, are you telling me my collectors bottle of Blue Ridge I got off ebay might be fake?🤔

[@carlosg2151]

I purchased an Armani Code Colonia at Fragrance X and it doesn't smell like I remember. Very weak and it smells like 80% less strong. The scent is there but it is too weak. I'm going to give it a few days see if it gets better. Not I'll definitely give them a call to return it

[@denvenom4011]

10:47 What a turn🤣🤣💯

[@StevenLee2]

Did the fake have the sticker on the bottom or nothing?

[@MrFirstdance2000]

e125 would be my first red flag!

[@austinlong2012]

I think in the b roll footage of the box comparison you got them mixed up

[@FearXCookie]

I have some questions to those people who know how ebay works. Can you get refunds? Can the seller deny you a refund ? Is the refund guaranteed somehow ?

[@kevingaut1532]

Is Maxaroma legit?

[@bestprice1776]

Your doing God's work. Thank you 😊

[@Mikes_sents]

So if my pdm has a ar code that looks like that is mine fake?????

[@GentsScents]

Where did you buy it? Does everything else look good? Does the code work?

[@againstthestones]

No, legit PDMs have this code. Ash's bottle is probably very old.

[@RandomDoings]

Compare The differences between Layton & Layton Exclusive bottles

[@pauly7755]

Informative video, thank you! I hate Layton so I guess I won’t ever have to worry about getting a fake one lol

[@tonee3943]

Dude I’ve just had two heart attacks in one video, I’ve recently bought a bottle here in the uk for a store called Sanderson’s and paid a lot for a bottle of this. The box looks nothinggggggg like these two there and also has a qr code on the bottom that doesn’t do anything, I thought I was scammed , but every other detail down to the atomiser and spray , colour etc is spot on , obviously when you spend this much on a pdm you want the real deal

[@blinkavadude]

Did you find out if it was real? Just bought pdm from the same place- seems real except some imperfections on seams

[@tonee3943]

@@blinkavadudeit was mate I’ve got pdm Carlisle from there too, and I did buy pdm althair from there as well but I haven’t received that parcel someone at dpd did an old switch and I got delivered sandwich bags instead in the process of an inquiry with sandersons about it at the min, so fingers crossed it gets sorted

[@blinkavadude]

Nightmare mate, thanks for reply. Yeah I think there's actually way more imperfections on PDM authentic bottles than people realise- I've got several PDMS from Sandersons and they all seem legit in terms of caps , atomisers and embroidery . Just the occasional blemish on cap or bottle

[@tonee3943]

@@blinkavadudeyeah I have noticed , but sandersons is a legit company , also on a side note the qr codes I have on legit buys from fragrance shops in town don’t work either

[@MASTAdondaMASTADON]

Love the fake vs real vids

[@juanjaramillo96]

I feel like you could may this its own series because of the prevalence of fakes across the market.

[@a54936]

Wait my atomizer looks like the fake one and I ordered straight from PDM it leaks when I spray it too

[@itru3316]

I'm trying to build my cologne collection what do you recommend to use to store them and display them on

[@gardenia8803]

Can you do this with Initio Rehab? I got one from Mercari that I'm unsure about.

[@lordmalice8368]

That's crazy the fakers are still using the old box design! The new box is one color with no stripes and there's no plaque background for the name, it just says Layton. I was trippin at 1st because Joma had both old & new boxes and I ordered the old, but was sent the new.

[@LuisHerrera-s7z]

I am almost got ripped off from a seller on Ebay but I requested my refund and returned their fake bottle.

[@stevenlamarr6833]

What if I have a PDM Layton 4.2oz that is not royal essence?

[@reynaldoportillo6255]

Bro I just ordered a Herod 75ml from maxaroma. The box has a QR code and the coloring looks off so is mine fake??

[@victorashul]

my Orientica Royal Bleu is not fake and better than the OG :D

[@MelissaSworab]

Ditto! Just bought my 3rd bottle of Royal Bleu by Orientica :)).

[@PhysicalMediaOnline]

The horse eyes are the easiest giveaway on the bottles. Fake ones have bigger bubbly eyes.

[@WilliamMiller-nr5gb]

I won't be able to tell that difference. I don't buy from ebay.

[@b4dmaash]

Next time i buy from pdm i better check if its real or fake.

[@shift-_-xy4475]

I bought a bottle of pdm greenly 2023 batch a few weeks ago, everything about it fully checks out but the qr code just doesnt scan. Does that guarantee it being fake?

[@BigNewPrinz]

The qr scans don’t work so don’t worry. I’ve got 4, purchased from Harvey Nichols and Selfridges and the QR codes don’t scan, and they are 100% legitimate!

[@souk4507]

I got mixed up: during the presentation, the original was on the right side. Then during close up camera, the original is on the left side. Yeah, I am dumb!

[@kh_4n762]

Sadly got scammed right before seeing this vid, realized it was fake after watching this and seeing a reddit thread about someone's fake layton that had the same batch code as mine 😭😭

[@codycasanova2579]

is fragrancelord chill to buy from

[@dennismunene631]

I got Layton Exclusif from Fragrance Buy and the box has a fake QR code.

[@shift-_-xy4475]

Apparently these QR codes don’t work for anyone

[@xavnoskill]

do naxos bottles have fakes? As i heard there are none on the market as they are difficult to fake. Could some1 clarify this? cheers

[@abulgan6138]

There are many fakes from turkey. But they're easy to notice

[@wazzabanzook5028]

I have Dusk from the woods collection and that’s enough for me 😎

[@austinrukaria9297]

Can you do a review of lattafa: his confession?

[@RonnieMorgan-fw8qj]

The price alone screams fake!!! I’ve bought a few designer colognes from eBay. I definitely scope the sellers, & where it’s coming from. I would never take a chance with any high dollar Niche cologne.

[@slhines7]

The rampant amount of fakes on eBay are a massive problem. Not too sure how or why eBay allows it. You should have left that seller negative feedback so others would get the heads up. One thing I noticed about that sellers listings is that they say "unbranded" and "Made in China". Very frustrating, so I went ahead and reported all of this current listings of fakes.

[@sameold5050]

Ebay really only cares about how much $ they get when items are sold & how much $ they make off their Global Shipping. Avoid.

[@slhines7]

@@sameold5050 Sadly, it seems like you are correct. Might as well be referred to as scambay.

[@DMT1989]

Ash could you do a review of royal paragon (Layton clone) by Zimaya please?

[@losangeles197]

I bought my last bottle in Nordstrom and the box has the lettering positioning and the QR code like the fake box but the bottle is legit. How could that be? The bottle is OG and so is the smell.

[@deadlyradiation7977]

The FAKE: I wouldn't risk putting that ☢toxic juice on my skin. 🤣 Thanks for the video!

[@fearlessreign7938]

I’d like to see fake vs real light blue intense

[@rubenpena7096]

Yo lo compre online en walmart y huele a tom ford ombre leather😢😢😢 me estafó walmart.

[@ethanstanberry]

Welp. I got scammed. I noticed that my PDM Layton has a weak scent and I could barely smell it and it wasn’t that strong at all. Smelt amazing but no one else could smell it. I checked my box and everything. It is indeed a fake and I got scammed $150 for it

[@coachcleats13]

I don't have to worry because I but from authorized retailers so I don't have to worry!!

[@alvaromartinez5707]

guys just look at the part of the bottle dont focus on the box because he is comparing with old boxes that had change

[@gregfidler]

My Pegasus bottle is legit in every way, the scent is the same as a sample that I had, yet the box is the fake box in this vid

[@abayomiabi]

Great video bruh

[@FRD-HDD]

There is already a Real vs Fake channel on YT.

[@WhistleLad]

It’s Goldolphin. I bought this fake as the first cologne in my journey. Its not bad for a Goldolphin clone, but very very disappointing as a Layton purchase. I now have real Layton from Jomashop and this fake Layton which really smells like Goldolphin that I bought from eBay. eBay did give me a refund! So now I have 4.2ml of a decent Goldolphin dupe for free.

[@Alritealritealrite]

Discounters have eBay stores. You have to get from a registered eBay store.

[@WhistleLad]

@@Alritealritealrite yep. Worked out for me tho

[@yashvashistha7804]

Who all picked on “e” on the left bottom before 125ml on original but fake dosent have “e”. 😅

[@TheHispanicJukeBox]

Ash I know that you buy the fakes to show us the difference but I really do hope that you get your money back for these fake fragrances because in my opinion $87 is way too much for a fake so I really do hope that you at least get your money back for all these fakes that you're buying to show us

[@FunNHonesty]

I respect clones but I hate fakes. I believe that more than 200 for a smell is just price gouging. 100 is even a reach. Niche, designer, or middle eastern, you can’t put a logo on a smell. Also, this isn’t high school where everyone was spraying AXE all over themselves after gym. If you are wearing any fragrance, most likely, no one will be wearing the same fragrance as you.

[@willoraha1969]

Very informative video