Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Serene
Serene is HK Perfumes's answer to BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — at 69% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- BDK Parfums Gris Charnel
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $290
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Serene is a strong bet if you want Gris Charnel for less.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Gris Charnel'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 69% less than Gris Charnel — the 5th 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
The original opens on black tea, fig and cardamom, turns to iris, and settles into Tonka Bean, sandalwood and vetiver. That is the brief Serene is working from.
Top
- black tea
- fig
- cardamom
Heart
- iris
Base
- Tonka Bean
- sandalwood
- vetiver
For the one who lingers over spiced black tea and fig, an elegant, creamy woody-powdery scent balancing cardamom, iris and soft sandalwood.
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 15 twins of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel we can price, Serene is number 6 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Lattafa Niche Emarati Antique $30/100ml
- 02 Lattafa Liam $32/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Amber Spice 2114 $36/100ml
- 04 The Dupe Spot Gris Charnel #328 $36/100ml
- 05 HK Perfumes Gentel $89/100ml
- 06 HK Perfumes Serene $89/100ml
- 07 Julianna's Perfume - West Sac Factory London Fog $98/100ml
- 08 The Dupe Spot Gris Charnel $25.97
- 09 Lattafa Liam Silver $29.99
- 10 Bujairami Ethereal $32.50
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 Serene
Rating
—How close to Gris Charnel
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Serene smell like?
It is built to smell like BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — black tea, fig and cardamom up top, iris in the heart, Tonka Bean, sandalwood and vetiver in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Serene a dupe of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Serene than BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
69% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $290 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Serene?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.