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Frequently Asked Questions
Expertly blended in the UK. Unbeatable longevity. No designer markups.
Very close - close enough that Metro said: "We seriously couldn't tell the difference between this and the real deal."
We build each fragrance around the same scent profile as the original: the same opening notes, the same dry down, the same character.
We're not affiliated with the designer brands we reference, but we list our inspirations clearly on every product so you know exactly what you're getting before you order.
Every fragrance in our range is a true Eau De Parfum, formulated with high-quality fragrance oils. If you want stronger projection or longer wear, our Intense range uses an even higher oil concentration — you'll notice the difference in the first hour on skin.
Most of our fragrances last 8–12 hours, though this varies depending on your skin type, how you apply it, and the environment.
Dry skin tends to absorb fragrance faster - if that's you, applying to pulse points right after a shower (when pores are open) makes a noticeable difference. Our Intense range is formulated for stronger projection and longer wear if longevity is your priority.
Designer prices cover a lot more than what's inside the bottle - celebrity campaigns, luxury retail margins, and packaging that costs more to produce than the fragrance itself.
We skip all of that. Every pound goes into the formula: high-quality fragrance oils, UK manufacturing, and getting the scent right. That's why a 100ml bottle costs £24.99 instead of £120 or more.
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all orders.
We know buying fragrance online carries some risk - you can't smell it before it arrives. So give it a few wears, see how it settles on your skin, and if it's not right for you, return the bottle for a full refund. No awkward questions.
Yes, absolutely!
One of the more frustrating things about expensive fragrance is rationing it - saving the bottle for occasions that feel worthy of the price. At £4.99 a bottle, that calculation disappears. Wear what you like, when you like, without thinking twice about it.
Yes. Every product we make is 100% vegan - no animal-derived ingredients - and cruelty-free at every stage of production.
Presence. Our core range is an Eau de Parfum blended at 20-25% fragrance oil, which gives most people 6 to 8 hours of wear. The Intense Collection is built to last longer, project further and carry deeper base notes, with 8 hours or more typical on skin.
Intense starts at £7.95 against £4.99 for the core range, so it comes down to how much the extra wear and presence matter to you.
Intense versions are available for most of our popular scents. Look for the black Intense label on the product page.
That's more common than you'd think. Two options depending on how you want to approach it.
Our Scent Finder Quiz asks about your occasions and the kinds of scents you already like, then recommends profiles that suit you — good if you want a quick steer.
If you'd rather try before you commit, our Discovery Set is the better route: 20 x 5ml samples for £44.99 (down from £100), available in For Him, For Her, or Unisex. Once you've found your favourites, you get an exclusive 20% discount code to put towards a 3x100ml bundle - bringing it down to £35.99 - that's £12 per 100ml bottle!
UK orders arrive in 2–3 business days with standard delivery, or 1–2 business days with express via Royal Mail. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as your order is dispatched.
We also ship to Ireland, the EU, and the US — delivery times and costs vary by country and are shown at checkout.
The Essence Vault Guarantee
At The Essence Vault, we believe in fragrances that make you feel amazing. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee—so you can shop with confidence.
If you're not completely in love with your scent, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund. No hassle, no stress—just a promise that you'll find a fragrance you truly adore.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 129 reviews.
Might be my new every day go-to scent. A friend of mine gave me a sample of this one and I’ve been hooked since. It lasts all day, projects really well and smells fantastic. Would definitely recommend buying at least a 5ml sample if you’ve ever been interested in Layton!
Boom what a great fragrance very close to the real thing and very good performance all round. A great smelling fragrance different from the main stream but still easy to wear. Great value for money and this could easy be a blind buy for most men . really happy I found this inspired fragrance.. When my items arrive there is a list of the fragrances I bought, its printed on a sticker, so I cut it out and apply it to the bottle. maybe they could print some off properly so the buyer can stick on to the label if they choose to.. THANK YOU .
Smells unbelievable!!
Really don’t know how it’s not the highest rated fragrance they have.
I bought the 100ml and might buy another 3 bottles of the same. Highly recommend 👏
I bought this after searching for’ bergamot ‘ when it said unisex I thought it might me a bit manly but I was willing to take the chance ..Wow absolutely gorgeous never smelt anything like it ❤️
950 is a winner for me. Unisex with lost of Vanilla. I find these scent profiles to not perform as well as the more citrus based colognes, so performance was not great IMO, but I'm happy to reapply due to it's affordability.
I first got the sample for this then as soon as I smelt it on me I fell in love and got the 100 ml bottle. It lasts a decent amount of time but definitely lasts more on clothes than skin. To me 950 is a seductive scent.
This is absolutely stunning guys, I don't even know what the "original" one smells like but if it's anything like The Essence Vaults inspired fragrance then it's the real deal. Honestly I only picked it because my name is Layton but it's definitely up there with some of the nicest fragrances I've worn.
Couldn't put a photo as I gave it to my Dad for a gift,it was a challenge to part with it tbh,I loved it myself as a female but I believed my Dad would appreciate it more&his wife too. I've smelt th0e original on a work collegue&I cannot say I could tell them apart. Will definitely buy this one again!
The juice in this bottle is by far the most long lived fragrance I have ever tried. Good job it smells great. Spray sparingly and it will still last all day. Overspray and you will still get whiffs of Layton three days later, a skin scent by then but still impressive!
Thank you for replacing the bottle with a leak.
This is the first time I have bought full size bottles having tried out different fragrances as samples.
Layton is my favourite to date!
This to me is a kind of dense, sweet lavender. I don't usually like lavender notes but this is a lovely fragrance - I can understand why people rave about it. A winner!