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Hartley 2014

8.4 / 10 287 Ratings
A popular perfume by Mazzolari for women and men, released in 2014. The scent is floral-woody. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Woody
Sweet
Spicy
Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot LemonLemon
Heart Notes Heart Notes
LavenderLavender JasmineJasmine RosemaryRosemary
Base Notes Base Notes
SandalwoodSandalwood CedarwoodCedarwood PatchouliPatchouli
Ratings
Scent
8.4287 Ratings
Longevity
8.1266 Ratings
Sillage
7.6265 Ratings
Bottle
7.1242 Ratings
Value for money
7.6162 Ratings
Submitted by Labormaus · last update on 02/12/2026.
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Reviews

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DerDefcon

132 Reviews
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DerDefcon
Top Review 20  
The alternative with more edges and corners.
Anyone who loves the wonderful "Reflection Man" from Amouage will not be completely happy with this one, the "Hartley." However, those who merely like the fantastic "Reflection Man" and are looking for a few more edges and corners will find their grail in "Hartley."

"Hartley" starts off just like "Reflection Man," despite a different fragrance pyramid. I can't identify any differences in the top note. It’s necessary to wait a few minutes, as the first differences become apparent then. There are no soft flowers and no subtle iris. Instead, we are dealing with lavender ... a lot of lavender. This impresses with a herbaceous, occasionally scratchy character, reminiscent of typical fougère fragrances. It brings those edges and corners to the composition that some may wish for from "Reflection Man." In the background, there is also a slight citrus note that combines with the rather dominant lavender and the later emerging woods. In the end, one almost gets a fougère with the DNA of the crowd favorite from Amouage - less gentle, perhaps more mature for some, with scratchy barbershop lavender, and without significant florality. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide which of the two candidates they prefer.
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Skubi73

70 Reviews
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Skubi73
Top Review 13  
Reflection on the Rocks
... that's how I could describe this fragrance in 4 words. After the first spray, a familiar Reflection cloud wafted towards me, and I immediately entered a mental selection process. Which one stays? Which one goes? As a big Reflection fan, I also have a vintage variant in my cabinet, and I must clearly confirm while glancing at the offered fragrance twin: YEEEEEEES, but more the vintage variant. Because the scent is softer, more blended, and also more unisex than the current edition. And so it is with the "Hartley." It is softer than a pure men's fragrance, appears broader in scope, with the nuances better intertwined. I can agree with FabianO's assumption of a vanilla note. It feels as if the fragrance is melting away with smoothness. There is nothing rough or angular, but also nothing sweet or pastry-like. It is a fantastic everyday scent with the necessary qualities to become an absolute favorite. What mainly distinguishes it from Reflection for me is the slight citrus component. This gives the fragrance a airy lightness and freshness. Somehow like Reflection on the Rocks.
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D3win

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D3win
D3win
Top Review 21  
Better than expected.
Oh dear, comment number one.. I thought long and hard about which fragrance I would dedicate my comment premiere to. Now it’s this one.

To elaborate a bit... Before Hartley, I already owned the RM. I found it great except for the aspect that it seemed very linear to me. On many milder/warm days, I often felt like I was getting an olfactory "tinnitus," as the same scent notes dominated from start to finish.

Then I received a sample of the aforementioned Hartley with a package from the Souk and was immediately "hooked." A week later, I contacted the same Parfumo and bought a leftover bottle with the words "I HAVE to have this" :-D

At first, I didn’t want to like it more than the RM.. The hype surrounding the relatively unknown Hartley was too great. That’s totally silly, I know...
Ultimately, Hartley comes across as much rounder. The opening is significantly more vibrant, and it develops a woodier character than RM. There are definitely parallels; a clone? No!
I also perceive the RM as more synthetic, even though Hartley is said to have a certain dose of that. The aforementioned "tinnitus" never occurs here.

Unexpectedly often comes... Hartley has become one of my absolute favorites, even though I initially thought it would surely be moving on again soon. I have the RM... How wrong I was! RM is now history :D

I can only warmly recommend this masterpiece to everyone! Give it one or two chances. I too had to be taught better first!
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DeVitoHH

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DeVitoHH
Helpful Review 13  
Dupe or truly independent?!
Hello dear perfume lovers,

After various extensive tests, today we are putting Hartley to the test.

Let's start with the packaging and the bottle.

In my opinion, the packaging is quite cheap, a plastic container that opens up with a sort of velvet cover.

The bottle is designed quite simply, the glass is okay, but not very high quality. The cap feels very cheap, light, and is not of particular quality.

The scent:

Aside from the lavender and sandalwood, I honestly can't detect any special progression; for me, the scent is more or less consistently the same.
Is that bad? Not at all, I find the scent perfect just as it is.
Creamy, slightly floral, sweet - there's not much more to add in my opinion.

However, I would not label it as particularly "niche" or complex, as its original is not either (even though many loyal niche house fans often see it differently).

So is it a dupe of Reflection Man or does it really have something of its own?

Personally, I think it is 97% the same, just a bit "edgier" and not quite as sweet and softened as Reflection Man.

On another note, I even feel that Reflection Man is heavily inspired by Le Mâle Eau de Toilette, refined the scent a bit, and then went all in, even though Le Mâle Eau de Toilette obviously smells much more synthetic, but that should be mentioned.

Longevity:

On me, about 7-8 hours, with a moderate to good projection.
In comparison, Reflection Man has a longevity of 1-2 hours and a close-to-skin sillage, at a significantly higher retail price.

Conclusion:

With Hartley, you get a really pleasant everyday scent, suitable for any situation and occasion, which is quite a good deal price-wise (if you want to pay for it).
The scent is very pleasing and in my opinion has absolutely nothing in common with a niche fragrance. Those looking for that here will have to wait in vain.

Although it comes off quite floral and sweet, I would still always associate this scent with the male gender and can hardly imagine it on a woman (just my impression).

Even though this scent is worn by many people aged 30 and above, I can definitely see it on a young man starting from his early 20s.

This scent is perfect for leisure, dates, parties, and business meetings, and for me personally, it is a versatile fragrance in my entire collection.

This scent doesn't clash anywhere, always receives a lot of compliments, and will never stand out negatively. So, for anyone who (out of principle) does not want to buy Le Mâle Eau de Toilette and finds the price and performance of Reflection Man disappointing, this should definitely be tested at least once.
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FabianO

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FabianO
Helpful Review 9  
"Reflection Man"'s brother in spirit - orange blossom-vanilla, perhaps a bit too sweet Italian
So far, I quite like Mazzolari's fragrances. They have charisma, each with a clear, clean profile, and the individual masculine scents are naturally composed and distinctly separable from one another.

While "Mazzolari" caters to the sauna-goer and nature type (green-woody-forest), "Lui" leans into the slightly animalistic, patchouli-heavy territory.

Now "Hartley" takes a unisex approach and draws strong inspiration from Amouage's "Reflection Man":
Harmonious and accessible from the very first moment.

I can hardly detect citrus fruits; in fact, the top notes somehow only fit the fragrance to a limited extent.
I smell a bit of neroli, definitely jasmine, a hint of orange blossom, a touch of vanilla, and perhaps a background note of lavender.

Overall, it is definitely sweet, autumnal, pleasantly accessible in a gourmand framework, with decent longevity.

Does the fragrance world need it given its stylistic closeness to "Reflection Man" (and also a bit to "Sculpture Homme")?
It's not exactly cheap (100 ml EdP = 155 euros), but still more affordable than the Amouage. Considering that it has little original inspiration compared to "Lui" and "Mazzolari," it's certainly not a fragrance that had to exist...
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93 short views on the fragrance
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Very similar to Reflection man, and pretty well made too. Considering the price of Amouage, this is a very good value/alternative
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1 year ago
1
More masculine iteration of Reflection Man with superior performance. It is gonna shine in warmth.
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1
First 10 min = reflection man
After that = a little bit more cremy, warm, citric
Performance = a bit better
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So close to Reflection Man, you don’t need both of them. This one has some vibes of Le Male, too. High quality, but too sweet for me.
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In the reflected light
You see spring images
Radiating lavender
Light rosemary
The creamy face
Boasting jasmine
Comparison->
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Grandma's garden in summer, lavender beds smell fresh, the wood of the terrace surrounded by rosemary pots embraces you. Soft and floral into the evening.
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Hardly to believe that this is not Reflection man. Difference in the 0 range. H+S as always neat.
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A great summer scent that is just as good as its twin. Maybe a bit more floral and slightly more feminine. Awesome fragrance!
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Where Vintage Reflection Man is too sharp and the current version is too soft, Hartley has found the perfect balance with great value - well done!
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8 years ago
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Sweet, flower-scented spring air thickens into Italian almond cookie. Perfect for a warm summer evening!
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