Dupe review · Copycat Fragrances
Himalaya
The Creed Himalaya profile, from Copycat Fragrances.
- Smells like
- Creed Himalaya
- Price
- $29.15
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $29
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Copycat Fragrances
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Citrus‑Only Snapshot of Himalaya’s Twin
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The trio of bergamot, grapefruit and lemon hints at a bright, citrus‑driven opening.
- Dry-down
- With no base notes disclosed, the dry‑down remains undefined on paper.
- Best for
- bright citrus‑centric casual wear
Copycat Fragrances Himalaya lists only three citrus notes – bergamot, grapefruit and lemon – which are exactly the same top‑notes found in Creed’s Himalaya. On paper this points to a fresh, zesty opening, but the dupe provides no further information about heart or base ingredients, leaving its full composition opaque.
By contrast, the original Creed Himalaya continues beyond the citrus trio into a woody‑ambery dry‑down featuring sandalwood, cedar, musk, tonka bean and ambergris. Those base notes would typically lend warmth, depth and a lingering sillage, but without any disclosed base in the dupe, the paper comparison cannot assess how closely the latter might emulate that evolution.
The verdictOn paper the dupe mirrors only the citrus top notes of the original, offering no insight into the richer woody‑amber base that defines Creed Himalaya.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
On paper, Himalaya is a strong bet if you want Himalaya for less.
Copycat Fragrances lists 3 of the 8 notes in Himalaya's pyramid — bergamot, grapefruit and lemon. What it does not list: sandalwood, cedar, musk and tonka bean.
At $29 per 100ml it costs 93% less than Himalaya — the cheapest of 10 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Himalaya
in bothonly in the original+ only in Himalaya
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Copycat Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
The original opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lemon, turns to sandalwood and cedar, and settles into musk, Tonka Bean and ambergris. That is the brief Himalaya is working from.
Top
- bergamot
- grapefruit
- lemon
Heart
- sandalwood
- cedar
Base
- musk
- Tonka Bean
- ambergris
Grapefruit and sandalwood in a clean, airy composition made for everyday wear.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 12 twins of Creed Himalaya we can price, Himalaya is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Copycat Fragrances Himalaya $29/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Himalaya $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 04 The Essence Vault Himalaya $32/100ml
- 05 AromaPassions Temptation $69/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Peak of the World For Men $83/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Peak of the World $83/100ml
- 08 Zoha Aroma Himalaya $108/100ml
- 09 Alexandria Fragrances Himalaya Mountains $110/100ml
- 10 The Dua Brand Everest $162/100ml
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The community
What people say about Himalaya
Rating
—How close to Himalaya
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Copycat Fragrances Himalaya smell like?
It is built to smell like Creed Himalaya — bergamot, grapefruit and lemon up top, sandalwood and cedar in the heart, musk, Tonka Bean and ambergris in the base.
Is Copycat Fragrances Himalaya a dupe of Creed Himalaya?
Yes — Copycat Fragrances sells it as its version of Creed Himalaya.
Where can I buy Copycat Fragrances Himalaya?
It is in stock at $29.15 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.