Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Hidden Truth
Hidden Truth is HK Perfumes's answer to Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom.
- Smells like
- Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom
- Price
- $79
- Size
- 50ml
- Per 100ml
- $158
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Hidden Truth scores 6.6 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Crab Apple Blossom.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Crab Apple Blossom's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $158 per 100ml it costs 80% less than Crab Apple Blossom — the 2nd cheapest of 2 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
Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom is green apple and bergamot at first, apple blossom, jasmine and rose at its heart and musk, sandalwood and amber at the end. HK Perfumes set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- green apple
- bergamot
Heart
- apple blossom
- jasmine
- rose
Base
- musk
- sandalwood
- amber
Apple blossom and green apple over soft musk, an 1886 formula still smelling fresh.
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 3 twins of Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom we can price, Hidden Truth is number 2 on price per 100ml.
- 01 HK Perfumes My choice $89/100ml
- 02 HK Perfumes Hidden Truth $158/100ml
- 03 Bujairami High Tide Mojito $32.50
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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 Hidden Truth
Rating
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What does HK Perfumes Hidden Truth smell like?
It is built to smell like Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom — green apple and bergamot up top, apple blossom, jasmine and rose in the heart, musk, sandalwood and amber in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Hidden Truth a dupe of Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Hidden Truth?
It is in stock at $79 for 50ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.