Dupe review · HK Perfumes
5 Carats
5 Carats is HK Perfumes's answer to Parfums de Marly Layton — at 72% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Layton
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $320
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
5 Carats scores 7.2 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Layton.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Layton's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
It is sold as an extrait — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $89 per 100ml it costs 72% less than Layton — the 9th cheapest of 15 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.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength HK Perfumes 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
Parfums de Marly Layton is apple, bergamot and mandarin at first, lavender, geranium and violet at its heart and vanilla, guaiac wood and cardamom at the end. HK Perfumes set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- apple
- bergamot
- mandarin
Heart
- lavender
- geranium
- violet
Base
- vanilla
- guaiac wood
- cardamom
For the one who lingers in memory. Crisp apple and bergamot melt into spiced vanilla and guaiac — sweet, warm, unforgettable.
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 21 twins of Parfums de Marly Layton we can price, 5 Carats is number 9 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault Layton $32/100ml
- 04 Al Haramain Detour Noir $32/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas Manila $33/100ml
- 06 Khadlaj Azure Velvet $33/100ml
- 07 AromaPassions Charm $69/100ml
- 08 ALT Fragrances Stallion $82/100ml
- 09 HK Perfumes 5 Carats $89/100ml
- 10 The Clone Layvish No. 67 $90/100ml
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Kiss attacksmells like Chanel Allure Homme Sport $64 -
Amour Blanchesmells like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle $64 -
Royal Pathsmells like Chanel Égoïste Platinum $64
The community
What people say about 5 Carats
Rating
—How close to Layton
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes 5 Carats smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Layton — apple, bergamot and mandarin up top, lavender, geranium and violet in the heart, vanilla, guaiac wood and cardamom in the base.
Is HK Perfumes 5 Carats a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes 5 Carats than Parfums de Marly Layton?
72% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $320 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes 5 Carats?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.