What Is DUA Alpha Aoud a Dupe Of?

The original behind DUA Alpha Aoud is Roja Parfums H Aoud (Harrod’s Exclusive). It is DUA’s clone of that scent, with oud, herbs, earthy woods and resins as the useful starting point for a comparison. Here is what connects the two and what we would pay attention to when choosing between them.

What connects the two

Oud shares the stage with oregano, geranium, rose, vetiver and balsamic materials in these lists. That makes the herbal and earthy side a useful place to focus. We would compare those details along with the oud, especially if you prefer something less centered on vanilla sweetness.

How do their notes compare?

DUA lists a top, middle and base structure for this scent. Its listed notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sicilian Bergamot, Gurjan balsam, Valerian, Egyptian Jasmine, Geranium and Bulgarian Rose. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Roja Parfums H Aoud (Harrod’s Exclusive) lists Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Bergamot, Valerian, Rose, Nutmeg and Oregano among its notes. You can see the complete profiles above, with each scent’s own labels and structure. A note list describes the idea; it does not tell you the proportions or guarantee that two fragrances develop the same way.

What would we compare on skin?

Try to pick out the herbal impression before moving to the oud and resins. Then check whether the earthy wood notes or the balsamic warmth matter more to your preference.

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: DUA’s take on oud, herbs, earthy woods and resins, or the original fragrance itself. Then compare the actual bottle sizes and current retailer terms. We’d give a sample time to develop before committing to a larger bottle, especially if the balance between the fresher and sweeter notes is what matters to you.