Dupe review · HK Perfumes
The godfather
The godfather is HK Perfumes's answer to Clive Christian Matsukita.
- Smells like
- Clive Christian Matsukita
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- —
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where The godfather lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Matsukita.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Matsukita'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 79% less than Matsukita — the cheapest of 3 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
What it is chasing: bergamot, ginger and green tea up top, jasmine, orris and osmanthus in the middle, sandalwood, vetiver and musk underneath — the shape of Clive Christian Matsukita.
Top
- bergamot
- ginger
- green tea
Heart
- jasmine
- orris
- osmanthus
Base
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- musk
Green tea and orris over sandalwood, a Victorian idea of Japan, quietly beautiful.
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 Matsukita we can price, The godfather is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 HK Perfumes The godfather $89/100ml
- 02 Alexandria Fragrances Japanese Princess $120/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Woodsy Jasmine $122/100ml
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Royal Pathsmells like Chanel Égoïste Platinum $64
The community
What people say about The godfather
Rating
—How close to Matsukita
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does HK Perfumes The godfather smell like?
It is built to smell like Clive Christian Matsukita — bergamot, ginger and green tea up top, jasmine, orris and osmanthus in the heart, sandalwood, vetiver and musk in the base.
Is HK Perfumes The godfather a dupe of Clive Christian Matsukita?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Clive Christian Matsukita.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes The godfather?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.