What Is DUA Autumn At The Beach a Dupe Of?

DUA Autumn At The Beach is a clone of Ignacio Figueras Palm Beach. 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?

Bergamot, sage and mandarin sit beside orange blossom, neroli and jasmine here. We’d follow the floral side as carefully as the citrus, then check how the ambroxan and cedar fit around it. That gives you a clearer idea of the fragrance than its beach-themed name alone.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Autumn At The Beach lists Bergamot, Sage, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine, Ambroxan and Cedar Wood. Ignacio Figueras Palm Beach lists Bergamot, Sage, Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ambroxan and Cedar.

Both lists include Bergamot, Sage, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Neroli, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Autumn At The Beach, also look for Cedar Wood. The original’s list also includes Cedar.

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 Autumn At The Beach if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Ignacio Figueras Palm Beach 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.