Dupe review · Khalis
Oud is Joyness
Khalis made Oud is Joyness with one brief: Initio High Frequency.
- Smells like
- Initio High Frequency
- Price
- $40.66
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $41
- Made by
- Khalis
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Oud is Joyness lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to High Frequency.
Khalis sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is High Frequency's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $41 per 100ml it costs 87% less than High Frequency — the 2nd cheapest of 4 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 Khalis 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 and orange blossom up top, jasmine and tuberose in the middle, musk, sandalwood and vanilla underneath — the shape of Initio High Frequency.
Top
- bergamot
- orange blossom
Heart
- jasmine
- tuberose
Base
- musk
- sandalwood
- vanilla
Bright orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose over soft musk for a glowing floral aura.
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 4 twins of Initio High Frequency we can price, Oud is Joyness is number 2 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Lattafa Yara $40/100ml
- 02 Khalis Oud is Joyness $41/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Fast Rate $89/100ml
- 04 HK Perfumes Wicked $89/100ml
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After Mathsmells like Initio Side Effect $32.40
The community
What people say about Oud is Joyness
Rating
—How close to High Frequency
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Khalis Oud is Joyness smell like?
It is built to smell like Initio High Frequency — bergamot and orange blossom up top, jasmine and tuberose in the heart, musk, sandalwood and vanilla in the base.
Is Khalis Oud is Joyness a dupe of Initio High Frequency?
Yes — Khalis sells it as its version of Initio High Frequency.
Where can I buy Khalis Oud is Joyness?
It is in stock at $40.66 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.