Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Gold Smok
The Parfums de Marly Haltane profile, 76% cheaper per 100ml, from HK Perfumes.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Haltane
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $368
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Gold Smok is a reasonable bet if you want Haltane for less.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Haltane's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $89 per 100ml it costs 76% less than Haltane — the 8th cheapest of 12 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
The original opens on clary sage, lavender and bergamot, turns to praline and saffron, and settles into agarwood (oud) and cedar. That is the brief Gold Smok is working from.
Top
- clary sage
- lavender
- bergamot
Heart
- praline
- saffron
Base
- agarwood (oud)
- cedar
For the one who wants an aromatic lavender opening giving way to gourmand praline and deep oud, a sweet, modern woody statement with luxurious presence.
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 14 twins of Parfums de Marly Haltane we can price, Gold Smok is number 9 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Al Haramain Detour Eco $16/100ml
- 02 Fragrance World Hartnell $22/100ml
- 03 Mamlakat Al Oud Rio Tobacco $37/100ml
- 04 French Avenue A Equestrian Series Haydan $40/100ml
- 05 Armaf Feroce $50/100ml
- 06 Armaf The Lion's Club Feroce $54/100ml
- 07 Yom & Layl Capo Oud $85/100ml
- 08 HK Perfumes 1743 $89/100ml
- 09 HK Perfumes Gold Smok $89/100ml
- 10 Alexandria Fragrances Sultane $120/100ml
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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 Gold Smok
Rating
—How close to Haltane
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Gold Smok smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Haltane — clary sage, lavender and bergamot up top, praline and saffron in the heart, agarwood (oud) and cedar in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Gold Smok a dupe of Parfums de Marly Haltane?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Haltane.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Gold Smok than Parfums de Marly Haltane?
76% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $368 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Gold Smok?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.