Dupe review · The Essence Vault
Himalaya
The Essence Vault made Himalaya with one brief: Creed Himalaya.
- Smells like
- Creed Himalaya
- Price
- $31.74
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $32
- Original per 100ml
- —
- Made by
- The Essence Vault
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Himalaya is a strong bet if you want Himalaya for less.
The Essence Vault sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Himalaya's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $32 per 100ml it costs 92% less than Himalaya — the 2nd cheapest of 10 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 The Essence Vault 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, grapefruit and lemon, turns to sandalwood and cedar, and settles into musk, Tonka Bean and ambergris. That is the brief Himalaya is working from.
Top
- bergamot
- grapefruit
- lemon
Heart
- sandalwood
- cedar
Base
- musk
- Tonka Bean
- ambergris
Grapefruit and sandalwood in a clean, airy composition made for everyday wear.
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 12 twins of Creed Himalaya we can price, Himalaya is number 2 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Copycat Fragrances Himalaya $29/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Himalaya $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 04 The Essence Vault Himalaya $32/100ml
- 05 AromaPassions Temptation $69/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Peak of the World For Men $83/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Peak of the World $83/100ml
- 08 Zoha Aroma Himalaya $108/100ml
- 09 Alexandria Fragrances Himalaya Mountains $110/100ml
- 10 The Dua Brand Everest $162/100ml
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The community
What people say about Himalaya
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What does The Essence Vault Himalaya smell like?
It is built to smell like Creed Himalaya — bergamot, grapefruit and lemon up top, sandalwood and cedar in the heart, musk, Tonka Bean and ambergris in the base.
Is The Essence Vault Himalaya a dupe of Creed Himalaya?
Yes — The Essence Vault sells it as its version of Creed Himalaya.
Where can I buy The Essence Vault Himalaya?
It is in stock at $31.74 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.