You do not want Layton because of the bottle. You want it because of the way people lean in. That sweet apple and lavender opening over warm vanilla is the most complimented kind of scent there is: polished enough for work, inviting enough that strangers ask what you are wearing. Old Money was built for that exact effect, without the $400 price.
If you want the Parfums de Marly Layton style in Australia without paying luxury retail, Old Money is the obvious move: a 50ml extrait de parfum at 30% concentration, made by hand in Melbourne, for $50.
30% extrait · 50ml · Made in Melbourne · Money-back guarantee · Free shipping over $80
The short answer
Larcin Old Money is the $50 extrait de parfum for people who love the sweet, warm, versatile signature of Parfums de Marly Layton. It is built around apple, lavender and vanilla, made in Melbourne, and designed to be the compliment magnet you reach for every day, without the luxury retail price.
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Why people love this scent
Layton became one of the most complimented fragrances of recent years because it sits in a sweet spot most scents miss. It is sweet enough to feel warm and approachable, but the lavender and spice keep it from ever feeling juvenile. It is the scent people lean in to ask about rather than smell from across the room, which for a daily signature is exactly what you want.
That lean-in, compliment-pulling quality is exactly what Old Money is built to deliver.
Why Old Money makes more sense
Here is why people across Australia are reaching for Old Money instead:
- ✓$50, not around $400 for the original. The same direction of scent, a fraction of the spend.
- ✓A full 50ml bottle, not a tiny sample or travel size.
- ✓30% extrait concentration, so the compliments last all day, not until lunch.
- ✓Made by hand in Melbourne, with fast Australian shipping.
- ✓Money-back guarantee, so there is no risk in trying it.
- ✓Versatile and unisex, easy to wear from the office to date night.
What makes Old Money smell expensive
Sweet fragrances are the easiest to do badly. Cheap versions flatten the whole thing into one note of cheap sugar. Old Money is built the opposite way:
- ✓30% extrait strength, the reason the compliments last all day instead of fading by lunch.
- ✓The vanilla kept smooth and warm, not the flat, syrupy sweetness of cheap clones, balanced by lavender, spice and soft woods.
- ✓One fixed formula, small batches in Melbourne, so every bottle smells exactly like the last.
That is the difference between a cheap sweet dupe and a scent that reads grown up and expensive.
How we tested Old Money
We wear-test every scent in Melbourne before we publish a longevity figure. For Old Money we used two to four sprays on skin and on a cotton shirt, then checked it through the day. The apple and lavender opening is brightest in the first couple of hours, then it settles into a warm vanilla and soft woods base still clearly there at eight hours, and longer again on fabric. It stays close and flattering, the lean-in quality the original is loved for. Most people wear it as an all-day scent.
What 98% scent-match means
It means Old Money is built to sit as close to the original profile as we can get it, the same apple, lavender and vanilla signature, the same sweet, warm direction. It reflects how close the match reads in real wear, and it is backed by our money-back guarantee, so the risk sits with us.
Old Money at a glance
| Scent profile | Sweet, warm, aromatic, versatile |
| Main effect | A compliment-pulling, lean-in signature |
| Concentration | 30% extrait de parfum |
| Size and price | 50ml for $50 AUD |
| Made in | Melbourne, Australia |
| Best for | Daily wear, office, date night, cooler months |
| Risk | None, money-back guarantee |
When to wear Old Money
- ✓Daily and the office. Clean and warm without shouting, comfortable around other people all day.
- ✓Date night. The warm vanilla base is quietly magnetic up close.
- ✓Cooler months. The sweetness and warmth carry beautifully in autumn and winter.
How it compares to Layton
| PdM Layton | Larcin Old Money | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (AUD) | Around $380 to $430 for 125ml | $50 for 50ml |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | 30% extrait de parfum |
| Scent profile | Sweet, warm, aromatic | Sweet, warm, aromatic |
| Longevity | Long lasting | 8 to 10 hours |
| Made in | France | Melbourne, Australia |
Up close, enthusiasts may notice small differences. In real life, the part people actually compliment, that warm, sweet vanilla and apple core, is exactly where Old Money sits closest, and it pulls the same lean-in reactions. Prices indicative, AUD, June 2026.
Made by hand in Melbourne
Every Larcin fragrance is mixed and bottled by hand here in Melbourne, at 30% concentration, in small batches, to one fixed formula. You are not paying for a luxury house, a department store counter or designer packaging. You are paying for the scent. Read more on our About Larcin page.
Scents that pair well with Old Money
If Old Money is your sweet, versatile signature, these round out the rotation:
Another sweet, spicy crowd-pleaser, a touch more playful.
Dials up the warm amber for a richer, dressier feel.
For colder months, a deeper tobacco and vanilla version of that cosy sweetness.
Not sure which to commit to?
Mix and match your favourites in a Build Your Own Box, or try the High Roller set of six 5ml testers before you size up. Every order over $80 ships free, so two full bottles arrive on us.
Build your own boxTry the High Roller setYou can pay a few hundred for the name, or wear the same compliments for $50.
Old Money is for people who want the lean-in, the warmth and the daily confidence, without pretending the bottle needs to cost a fortune.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it the exact same as Layton?
Old Money is not a counterfeit and does not pretend to be the original bottle. It is an independent Larcin fragrance built for the same scent direction: sweet, warm, aromatic and made for compliments.
Is it too sweet?
It is sweet, but balanced by lavender, spice and soft woods, so it reads warm and grown up rather than sugary. Most people find it very easy to wear.
Will it last?
Yes. Old Money is made at 30% extrait concentration. In our wear tests it ran 8 to 10 hours and stays close and flattering on skin.
Why is it only $50?
Because you are not paying for a luxury house, international retail markup, department store margin or designer packaging. You are paying for the scent, made here in Melbourne.
Is Larcin affiliated with Parfums de Marly?
No. Larcin is an independent Melbourne brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Parfums de Marly. Old Money is our own fragrance, inspired by the profile of Layton.
Where can I buy a Layton alternative in Australia?
Right here. Larcin Old Money ships Australia wide from Melbourne, with free shipping over $80 and Afterpay at checkout.
Written by the Larcin team in Melbourne. Larcin makes 50ml extrait de parfum inspired by luxury houses, all at a flat $50. Read more about us, or see our shipping and returns policies. Questions about a specific scent? Email contact@larcin.net.