What Is DUA Arbab 77 a Dupe Of?

DUA Arbab 77 is a clone of Shaik Opulent Shaik Classic No 77. The notes point toward citrus, lavender and warm spice. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Lavender and citrus give this pairing a fresh side, while cinnamon, cloves and vanilla pull toward something warmer. Patchouli and oakmoss are useful details if you like that sweeter side with an earthy edge.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Arbab 77 lists Patchouli, Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Labdanum and Cinnamon among its notes. Shaik Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 lists Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Basil, Apple and Cinnamon among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

Follow the balance between the lavender and the cinnamon. Does the spice leave enough room for the cleaner, greener notes you enjoy?

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with DUA Arbab 77 if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose Shaik Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.