Al Haramain Detour Noir vs Orientica Royal Bleu
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.
At a glance
Al Haramain Detour Noir costs £21 and Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99, so Al Haramain Detour Noir is £35.99 cheaper. They share 11 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (73%). Al Haramain Detour Noir is EDP and listed as masculine, while Orientica Royal Bleu is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Al Haramain Detour Noir is a masculine Eau de Parfum that captures the aromatic woody niche profile of Parfums de Marly Layton at a fraction of the retail price. It blends fresh lavender, warm saffron-adjacent spice, and a smooth woody base into a composition that delivers a polished, niche style experience for under £25.
Orientica Royal Bleu
Royal Bleu is Orientica's most direct interpretation of the fruity spiced blue genre that Parfums de Marly Layton built its reputation on, opening with green apple and mandarin before moving into a cardamom and violet heart and settling into vanilla, sandalwood and guaiac wood.
Comparison
| Al Haramain Detour Noir | Orientica Royal Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 · 1 review | 8.1/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 9.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £21 | £56.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Parfums de Marly Layton | Parfums de Marly Layton |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Orientica Royal Bleu
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
11 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Al Haramain Detour Noir lists Apple that Orientica Royal Bleu does not.
Orientica Royal Bleu lists Green Apple, Mandarin Orange and Musk that Al Haramain Detour Noir does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Vanilla, Lavender, Patchouli and Violet. Al Haramain Detour Noir also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Fruity, Oud, Earthy, Herbal and Aromatic. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Green.
Vibes
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Sweet and Warm. Al Haramain Detour Noir also lists Fresh, Clean, Light, Modern and Masculine. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Bold.
Occasions
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica Royal Bleu
Both share Evening and Daily. Al Haramain Detour Noir also lists Office and Year-round. Orientica Royal Bleu also lists Social, Autumn and Spring.
Performance
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica Royal Bleu
Al Haramain Detour Noir lists Versatile and Subtle. Orientica Royal Bleu lists Strong projection, Moderate projection and Strong longevity.
Style lane
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica Royal Bleu
Al Haramain Detour Noir lists Woody aromatic. Orientica Royal Bleu lists Fruity woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Orientica Royal Bleu (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Al Haramain Detour Noir (8.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Al Haramain Detour Noir (9.4/10)
- Price: Wins Al Haramain Detour Noir (£21)
Al Haramain Detour Noir leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while Orientica Royal Bleu leads on longevity and projection.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Al Haramain Detour Noir has 1 community review and Orientica Royal Bleu has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Al Haramain Detour Noir costs £21 and Orientica Royal Bleu costs £56.99, so Al Haramain Detour Noir is £35.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.0 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.
Which projects more, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Orientica Royal Bleu 7.5 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Bleu rates higher.
Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 8.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so Al Haramain Detour Noir rates higher.
Which is better value, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica Royal Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 9.4 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica Royal Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so Al Haramain Detour Noir rates higher.
What notes do Al Haramain Detour Noir and Orientica Royal Bleu share?
They share 11 notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Violet, Jasmine, Geranium, Patchouli, Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper and Guaiac Wood.
Which occasions suit Al Haramain Detour Noir and Orientica Royal Bleu?
Al Haramain Detour Noir is tagged for Evening, Office, Daily and Year-round. Orientica Royal Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Daily.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.