Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Opus Noir
Opus Noir is HK Perfumes's answer to Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud.
- Smells like
- Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud
- Price
- $64
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $64
- Original per 100ml
- —
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Opus Noir is a strong bet if you want Velvet Rose & Oud for less.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Velvet Rose & Oud'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 $64 per 100ml it costs 70% less than Velvet Rose & Oud — the 3rd cheapest of 5 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 damask rose and clove, turns to oud and praline, and settles into vanilla, amber and musk. That is the brief Opus Noir is working from.
Top
- damask rose
- clove
Heart
- oud
- praline
Base
- vanilla
- amber
- musk
Velvety damask rose smouldering over oud and clove, the house's most seductive bottle.
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 6 twins of Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud we can price, Opus Noir is number 3 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Velvet Rose and Oud $32/100ml
- 02 Noted Aromas Edinburgh $33/100ml
- 03 HK Perfumes Opus Noir $64/100ml
- 04 Zoha Aroma Velvet Rose & Oud $108/100ml
- 05 Oil Perfumery Velvet Rose & Oud $133/100ml
- 06 Palermo Perfumes Velvet Rose & Oud $22.75
More from HK Perfumes
Every HK Perfumes fragrance →-
Luxe Essencesmells like Chanel Paris – Paris $64 -
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 Opus Noir
Rating
—How close to Velvet Rose & Oud
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Opus Noir smell like?
It is built to smell like Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud — damask rose and clove up top, oud and praline in the heart, vanilla, amber and musk in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Opus Noir a dupe of Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Opus Noir?
It is in stock at $64 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.