Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Bella Ciao
The Xerjoff Gran Ballo profile, from HK Perfumes.
- Smells like
- Xerjoff Gran Ballo
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Bella Ciao lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Gran Ballo.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Gran Ballo's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
Strength: extrait, among the most concentrated formats a dupe comes in.
At $89 per 100ml it costs 65% less than Gran Ballo — the cheapest of 1 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
What it is chasing: bergamot, aldehydes and peach up top, ylang-ylang, rose and tuberose in the middle, vanilla, musk and sandalwood underneath — the shape of Xerjoff Gran Ballo.
Top
- bergamot
- aldehydes
- peach
Heart
- ylang-ylang
- rose
- tuberose
Base
- vanilla
- musk
- sandalwood
Creamy ylang-ylang and tuberose swirling into a rich, glamorous bouquet.
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 2 twins of Xerjoff Gran Ballo we can price, Bella Ciao is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 HK Perfumes Bella Ciao $89/100ml
- 02 Palermo Perfumes Gran Ballo $22.75
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The community
What people say about Bella Ciao
Rating
—How close to Gran Ballo
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Bella Ciao smell like?
It is built to smell like Xerjoff Gran Ballo — bergamot, aldehydes and peach up top, ylang-ylang, rose and tuberose in the heart, vanilla, musk and sandalwood in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Bella Ciao a dupe of Xerjoff Gran Ballo?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Xerjoff Gran Ballo.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Bella Ciao?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.