Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Just
Just is HK Perfumes's answer to Parfums de Marly Carlisle — at 76% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Carlisle
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $368
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Just scores 7.3 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Carlisle.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Carlisle'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 76% less than Carlisle — the 3rd 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
Parfums de Marly Carlisle is green apple, saffron and nutmeg at first, Tonka Bean, osmanthus and davana at its heart and vanilla, patchouli and opoponax at the end. HK Perfumes set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- green apple
- saffron
- nutmeg
Heart
- Tonka Bean
- osmanthus
- davana
Base
- vanilla
- patchouli
- opoponax
For the one who wants a spicy apple-and-saffron opening melting into warm tonka, vanilla and patchouli, an opulent bright-meets-dark statement with real 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 12 twins of Parfums de Marly Carlisle we can price, Just is number 3 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Noted Aromas Hanoi $33/100ml
- 02 The Dupe Spot CARLISLE by PARFUMS DE MARLY #101 (NEW ARRIVAL) $36/100ml
- 03 HK Perfumes Just $89/100ml
- 04 Alexandria Fragrances Hafez 1984 $120/100ml
- 05 Oil Perfumery Carlisle $125/100ml
- 06 Scentual Obsessions 3 Rivers $140/100ml
- 07 The Dua Brand Cumbria $176/100ml
- 08 Palermo Perfumes Carlisle $22.75
- 09 The Dupe Spot PERFUME OIL- #101 Our Duplication of CARLISLE $25.97
- 10 Bujairami Kingpin $32.50
More from HK Perfumes
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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 Just
Rating
—How close to Carlisle
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Just smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Carlisle — green apple, saffron and nutmeg up top, Tonka Bean, osmanthus and davana in the heart, vanilla, patchouli and opoponax in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Just a dupe of Parfums de Marly Carlisle?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Carlisle.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Just than Parfums de Marly Carlisle?
76% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $368 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Just?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.