What Is DUA Another 13 Shades a Dupe Of?

The original behind DUA Another 13 Shades is Le Labo Another 13. It is DUA’s clone of that scent, with pear, ambrette and modern musk 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

Another 13 Shades is the quieter-looking option on paper, built around pear, ambrette and modern musky materials. Another 13 is the reference to explore if you like a clean, close-feeling scent idea more than an obvious fruit, tobacco or vanilla theme.

The reference is Le Labo Another 13.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Amyl Salicylate, Ambrette, Musk, Ambroxan and Pear. Those are useful points to look for when trying the DUA scent.

Le Labo Another 13 lists Pear, Apple, Citruses, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amyl Salicylate, Moss and Jasmine among its notes. The full profiles above show the rest, keeping 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?

We would compare texture and how easy the scent is to notice over time. The two catalog lists use different material names, so a short list is not evidence of a simpler smell.

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: DUA’s take on pear, ambrette and modern musk, or the original fragrance itself. Then compare the actual bottle sizes and current retailer terms. We would 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.