Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Glass Tears
Glass Tears is HK Perfumes's answer to Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif
- 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
Glass Tears scores 7.3 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Layton Exclusif.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Layton Exclusif'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 75% less than Layton Exclusif — the 2nd 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
Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif is cardamom, nutmeg and saffron at first, geranium, rose and jasmine at its heart and oud, leather and patchouli at the end. HK Perfumes set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- cardamom
- nutmeg
- saffron
Heart
- geranium
- rose
- jasmine
Base
- oud
- leather
- patchouli
Layton's DNA turned darker and spicier with cardamom, oud and leather for the colder months.
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 5 twins of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif we can price, Glass Tears is number 2 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Dupe Spot Layton Exclusif #214 $36/100ml
- 02 HK Perfumes Glass Tears $89/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Superlative $159/100ml
- 04 Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif $29.99
- 05 French Avenue Miraj Absolu $108
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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 Glass Tears
Rating
—How close to Layton Exclusif
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does HK Perfumes Glass Tears smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif — cardamom, nutmeg and saffron up top, geranium, rose and jasmine in the heart, oud, leather and patchouli in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Glass Tears a dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Glass Tears?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.