Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Blue Spark
HK Perfumes made Blue Spark with one brief: Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman — and it costs 77% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $385
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Blue Spark lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Blue Talisman.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Blue Talisman'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 77% less than Blue Talisman — the 5th cheapest of 7 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: passionfruit, bergamot and blackcurrant up top, ylang-ylang and jasmine in the middle, musk, cedar and vanilla underneath — the shape of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
Top
- passionfruit
- bergamot
- blackcurrant
Heart
- ylang-ylang
- jasmine
Base
- musk
- cedar
- vanilla
Passionfruit and ylang glowing over soft musk — a warm-weather crowd-pleaser with real polish.
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 13 twins of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman we can price, Blue Spark is number 5 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Dupes.se Art Of Universe Lattafa $33/100ml
- 02 Bujairami Enforcer $46/100ml
- 03 Afnan Turathi Electric $56/100ml
- 04 Perfume Parlour Blue Enchantment $83/100ml
- 05 HK Perfumes Blue Spark $89/100ml
- 06 ALT Fragrances Blue Fate $92/100ml
- 07 Scentual Obsessions Blue Jewel $140/100ml
- 08 The Dua Brand Mystical Amulet Of Blue $33
- 09 Maison Alhambra True Word $34.99
- 10 Mod Fragrances Blue Kamea $44.99
More from HK Perfumes
Every HK Perfumes fragrance →-
Luxe Essencesmells like Chanel Paris – Paris $64 -
Vortexsmells like Dolce&Gabbana Devotion $64 -
Amber steelsmells like Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You Amber $64 -
Big Changesmells like Amouage Memoir Man $89 -
Noir Sultansmells like Chanel Bleu de Chanel $64 -
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 Blue Spark
Rating
—How close to Blue Talisman
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
Best in
No reviews yet. Be the first to say how it wears.
In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Blue Spark smell like?
It is built to smell like Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman — passionfruit, bergamot and blackcurrant up top, ylang-ylang and jasmine in the heart, musk, cedar and vanilla in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Blue Spark a dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Blue Spark than Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
77% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $385 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Blue Spark?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.