Al Haramain Detour Noir vs Orientica XO Xclusif Oud 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 XO Xclusif Oud Bleu costs £38.50, so Al Haramain Detour Noir is £17.50 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 XO Xclusif Oud 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 XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is Orientica's interpretation of the fruity, spicy blue fragrance genre that Parfums de Marly Layton helped define, built on a green apple and mandarin opening over a violet and jasmine heart.
Comparison
| Al Haramain Detour Noir | Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 9.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £21 | £38.50 |
| 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 XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
11 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Al Haramain Detour Noir lists Apple that Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu does not.
Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Green Apple, Mandarin and Musk that Al Haramain Detour Noir does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Both share Vanilla, Oud and Patchouli. Al Haramain Detour Noir also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Fruity, Earthy, Herbal, Aromatic, Lavender and Violet. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Amber and Cinnamon.
Vibes
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Both share Sweet and Warm. Al Haramain Detour Noir also lists Fresh, Clean, Light, Modern and Masculine. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Feminine.
Occasions
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Both share Evening and Daily. Al Haramain Detour Noir also lists Office and Year-round. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Social, Autumn, Spring, Summer and Night out.
Performance
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Al Haramain Detour Noir lists Versatile and Subtle. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Moderate projection, Good longevity and Close to skin.
Style lane
Al Haramain Detour Noir
Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Al Haramain Detour Noir lists Woody aromatic. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Fruity woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Al Haramain Detour Noir (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Al Haramain Detour Noir (7.2/10)
- 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 longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Al Haramain Detour Noir has 1 community review and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?
Al Haramain Detour Noir costs £21 and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu costs £38.50, so Al Haramain Detour Noir is £17.50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 7.5 out of 10, so Al Haramain Detour Noir rates higher.
Which projects more, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 7.0 out of 10, so Al Haramain Detour Noir rates higher.
Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 8.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 8.0 out of 10, so Al Haramain Detour Noir rates higher.
Which is better value, Al Haramain Detour Noir or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?
Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Detour Noir 9.4 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so Al Haramain Detour Noir rates higher.
What notes do Al Haramain Detour Noir and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud 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 XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?
Al Haramain Detour Noir is tagged for Evening, Office, Daily and Year-round. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Daily and Night out.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Parfums de Marly Layton vs Al Haramain Detour Noir
- Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu