What Is DUA Attraction a Dupe Of?

DUA Attraction is a clone of Givenchy Irresistible EDP. DUA names that fragrance as its inspiration, so it’s the bottle to sample alongside this one if you’re interested in how the scent was interpreted.

What makes these worth comparing?

Attraction is a clone of Givenchy Irresistible Eau de Parfum. Pear, ambrette, rose and iris connect the descriptions, with wood and musk also part of the comparison. We’d look for the relationship between the fruit and rose first, then the softer feel around them. Use the original EDP when sampling; Rose Velvet and the other Irresistible flankers are separate fragrances.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Pear, Ambrette, Rose, Musk, Iris and Virginian Cedar. Givenchy Irresistible EDP highlights Pear Accord, Ambrette Absolute, Rose Essential, Iris Butter, Cedarwood Essence and Blond Wood. Then see how Pear and Ambrette on DUA’s side and Pear Accord and Ambrette Absolute on the original’s side shape the scent around those notes.

How would we compare samples?

If you have samples, give each its own wrist and let the first spray settle. Come back once the notes you enjoy most are easier to pick out. Smelling them twice gives you a better idea of whether the opening is what drew you in or whether the finish is the part you want to wear. Check both on a day when you can keep the rest of your routine unscented. Use a blotter for a first impression if you’re sampling several scents at once. Save a skin test for the two you’re choosing between.

Which one would we try first?

We’d try DUA Attraction if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Givenchy Irresistible EDP and have a particular part of it in mind, start with a small sample so you can compare that detail before buying. Check the size and format shown on the retailer page, and use the delivered price for the bottle you’d actually order. That’s especially helpful when one listing is for a travel size or sample and another is for a full bottle.