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Dupe review · Scentual Obsessions

Modern Gentleman

Modern Gentleman is Scentual Obsessions's answer to Parfums de Marly Haltane — at 64% less per 100ml.

Parfums de Marly Haltane
OriginalHaltane$368/100ml
Scentual Obsessions Modern Gentleman
This dupeModern Gentleman$133/100ml
Smells like
Parfums de Marly Haltane
Price
$40
Size
30ml
Per 100ml
$133
Original per 100ml
$368
Made by
Scentual Obsessions
5.9/ 10

Worth a try

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Worth a try. That is where Modern Gentleman lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Haltane.

Scentual Obsessions sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Haltane's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

At $133 per 100ml it costs 64% less than Haltane — the 6th cheapest of 6 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.

Value7.1
Evidence6.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Scentual Obsessions 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: clary sage, lavender and bergamot up top, praline and saffron in the middle, agarwood (oud) and cedar underneath — the shape of Parfums de Marly Haltane.

Top

  • clary sage
  • lavender
  • bergamot

Heart

  • praline
  • saffron

Base

  • agarwood (oud)
  • cedar
For the one who wants an aromatic lavender opening giving way to gourmand praline and deep oud, a sweet, modern woody statement with luxurious presence.

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 9 twins of Parfums de Marly Haltane we can price, Modern Gentleman is number 6 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 Yom & Layl Capo Oud $85/100ml
  2. 02 HK Perfumes 1743 $89/100ml
  3. 03 HK Perfumes Gold Smok Inspired Godolphin Parfums De Marly $89/100ml
  4. 04 Alexandria Fragrances Sultane $120/100ml
  5. 05 Perfume Parlour Old Norse $122/100ml
  6. 06 Scentual Obsessions Modern Gentleman $133/100ml
  7. 07 Al Haramain Detour Eco $29.99
  8. 08 Montagne Parfums Noble Oud $45
  9. 09 Montagne Parfums Noble Oud Inspired $45

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The community

What people say about Modern Gentleman

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    Questions

    What does Scentual Obsessions Modern Gentleman smell like?

    It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Haltane — clary sage, lavender and bergamot up top, praline and saffron in the heart, agarwood (oud) and cedar in the base.

    Is Scentual Obsessions Modern Gentleman a dupe of Parfums de Marly Haltane?

    Yes — Scentual Obsessions sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Haltane.

    How much cheaper is Scentual Obsessions Modern Gentleman than Parfums de Marly Haltane?

    64% less per 100ml: about $133 per 100ml against $368 for the original.

    Where can I buy Scentual Obsessions Modern Gentleman?

    It is in stock at $40 for 30ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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