Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Crystal
HK Perfumes made Crystal with one brief: Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique — and it costs 77% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique
- 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 Crystal lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Fleur Narcotique.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Fleur Narcotique'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 Fleur Narcotique — the 4th 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: bergamot, lychee and peach up top, peony, jasmine and orange blossom in the middle, musk, moss and woods underneath — the shape of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique.
Top
- bergamot
- lychee
- peach
Heart
- peony
- jasmine
- orange blossom
Base
- musk
- moss
- woods
Lychee-bright peony and jasmine over clean musk — effortlessly likeable and endlessly complimented.
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 10 twins of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique we can price, Crystal is number 4 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Afnan La Fleur Bouquet $63/100ml
- 02 AromaPassions Ethereal $69/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Flower Substance $83/100ml
- 04 HK Perfumes Crystal $89/100ml
- 05 ALT Fragrances Fleur D'allie $92/100ml
- 06 Alexandria Fragrances Narcotica $120/100ml
- 07 Oil Perfumery Fleur Narcotique $150/100ml
- 08 Palermo Perfumes Fleur Narcotique $22.75
- 09 Maison Alhambra Narcotic Flower $29.99
- 10 Bujairami Glossed $32.50
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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 Crystal
Rating
—How close to Fleur Narcotique
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Crystal smell like?
It is built to smell like Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique — bergamot, lychee and peach up top, peony, jasmine and orange blossom in the heart, musk, moss and woods in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Crystal a dupe of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Crystal than Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique?
77% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $385 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Crystal?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.