Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Sophisticated
HK Perfumes made Sophisticated with one brief: Parfums de Marly Pegasus — and it costs 72% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Pegasus
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $320
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Sophisticated is a strong bet if you want Pegasus for less.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Pegasus'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 72% less than Pegasus — the 7th cheapest of 11 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 bergamot, heliotrope and cumin, turns to almond, jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, and settles into vanilla, sandalwood and musk. That is the brief Sophisticated is working from.
Top
- bergamot
- heliotrope
- cumin
Heart
- almond
- jasmine
- Bulgarian Rose
Base
- vanilla
- sandalwood
- musk
For the one who craves a soft, creamy almond-and-vanilla veil wrapped in powdery florals, a comforting semi-gourmand that feels both refined and quietly addictive.
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 13 twins of Parfums de Marly Pegasus we can price, Sophisticated is number 7 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Armaf Craze $27/100ml
- 02 Armaf Craze Man Parfum $30/100ml
- 03 Lattafa Asad $45/100ml
- 04 AromaPassions Intense $69/100ml
- 05 ALT Fragrances Silverine $82/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Winged Horse $83/100ml
- 07 HK Perfumes Sophisticated $89/100ml
- 08 Zoha Aroma Pegasus $108/100ml
- 09 Alexandria Fragrances Greek Horse $110/100ml
- 10 Oil Perfumery Pegasus $125/100ml
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Big Changesmells like Amouage Memoir Man $89 -
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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 Sophisticated
Rating
—How close to Pegasus
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does HK Perfumes Sophisticated smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Pegasus — bergamot, heliotrope and cumin up top, almond, jasmine and Bulgarian Rose in the heart, vanilla, sandalwood and musk in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Sophisticated a dupe of Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Pegasus.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Sophisticated than Parfums de Marly Pegasus?
72% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $320 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Sophisticated?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.