What Is DUA Colony Of Perfume a Dupe Of?

DUA Colony Of Perfume is a clone of Acqua Di Parma Colonia Il Profumo EDP. That’s the original behind this pairing and the bottle to compare it with if you’re deciding which version of the scent to try.

What kind of scent is it going for?

Colonia Il Profumo is the edition to compare here. Bergamot, grapefruit and blood orange give DUA’s opening a citrus focus, with rosemary, ylang-ylang and vetiver adding more to explore as it develops.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Colony Of Perfume lists Italian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Orange Leaves Absolute and Vetiver. Acqua Di Parma Colonia Il Profumo EDP lists Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, Pineapple, Verbena, Lavender and Neroli.

Both lists include Petitgrain, Vetiver and Patchouli, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Colony Of Perfume, also look for Italian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Rosemary. The original’s list also includes Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple.

What would we look for in a sample?

Try a similar amount of each on separate wrists and give them some time. Come back to both after the first burst has settled, then check them again later. We’d focus on the notes that made you interested in the pairing in the first place.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Colony Of Perfume if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Acqua Di Parma Colonia Il Profumo EDP is the reference to try. Compare the available bottle sizes, shipping cost and return terms before choosing. A sample or smaller bottle can be a good first purchase, especially when one particular note is the reason you’re interested. Current retailer options are shown above. Use the price for the size you actually plan to order, and check the delivery estimate if you need the fragrance for a particular date.