Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Cracking
Cracking is HK Perfumes's answer to Chanel Coromandel.
- Smells like
- Chanel Coromandel
- 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 Cracking lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Coromandel.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Coromandel'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 60% less than Coromandel — the cheapest of 3 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: bitter orange, neroli and bergamot up top, patchouli, jasmine and rose in the middle, benzoin, white chocolate and vanilla underneath — the shape of Chanel Coromandel.
Top
- bitter orange
- neroli
- bergamot
Heart
- patchouli
- jasmine
- rose
Base
- benzoin
- white chocolate
- vanilla
Creamy benzoin and white chocolate over polished patchouli, opulent and beautifully smooth.
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 4 twins of Chanel Coromandel we can price, Cracking is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 HK Perfumes Cracking $89/100ml
- 02 HK Perfumes Encouraging $89/100ml
- 03 Alexandria Fragrances China Affair $110/100ml
- 04 The Dupe Spot Coromandel $25.97
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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 Cracking
Rating
—How close to Coromandel
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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What does HK Perfumes Cracking smell like?
It is built to smell like Chanel Coromandel — bitter orange, neroli and bergamot up top, patchouli, jasmine and rose in the heart, benzoin, white chocolate and vanilla in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Cracking a dupe of Chanel Coromandel?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Chanel Coromandel.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Cracking?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.