What Is DUA Blue Smoked Bloom a Dupe Of?

The fragrance behind DUA Blue Smoked Bloom is Clive Christian Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue. It is a clone pairing built around coffee, jasmine and cocoa. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

Blue Smoked Bloom follows Clive Christian Strange Heavens Out of the Blue. DUA’s short list names coffee, jasmine and cocoa absolute. The reference adds spice, orange blossom, caramel, vanilla and smoke, so its fuller list gives you extra details to look for.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA Blue Smoked Bloom include Coffee, Jasmine and Cocoa absolute. Clive Christian Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue lists Coffee, Pink Pepper, Anise, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Caramel among its own notes.

Use those notes as a guide when trying the pair. What matters is how they fit together: a brighter opening, a softer floral middle or a drier base can change the whole impression even when some of the ingredients sound familiar.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d follow the coffee into the jasmine and cocoa. Check whether you enjoy the floral part as much as the richer coffee idea.

If you can get samples of both, use a similar amount and give each one time on skin. Come back to the comparison later in the day, especially if the opening and the base appeal to you for different reasons.

Which bottle makes more sense?

The choice comes down to how much you enjoy this balance on skin and which bottle fits your budget. We’d compare the current offers for DUA Blue Smoked Bloom and Clive Christian Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue, including the bottle size and delivery cost. Give a sample enough time before committing, especially if the opening is your favorite part but you are less sure about the finish.