What Is DUA Black Widow Special Edition a Dupe Of?

DUA Black Widow Special Edition is a clone of By Kilian Black Phantom. 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.

Why compare these two?

This is the Special Edition Black Widow listing, and the stated reference is Black Phantom. DUA’s current pyramid names rum, caramel and coffee, followed by a cyanide accord, sugar cane and sandalwood. We’d pay attention to the coffee against the sweet notes. Those are better comparison points than assuming the special bottle presentation tells you how the fragrance will wear.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Black Widow Special Edition lists Rum, Caramel, Coffee, Cyanide, Sugar Cane and Sandalwood. By Kilian Black Phantom lists Rum, Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Almond, Heliotrope, Caramel, Sugar Cane and Sandalwood.

Both lists include Rum, Caramel, Coffee, Sugar Cane and Sandalwood, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Black Widow Special Edition, also look for Cyanide. The original’s list also includes Dark Chocolate, Almond, Heliotrope and Vetiver.

What would we look for in a sample?

A sample gives you room to find out which balance you enjoy. We’d try both with a similar amount, let the opening settle and come back later in the day. Pay attention to the part you most want to wear, whether that’s the first freshness or the warmer finish.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Black Widow Special Edition if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, By Kilian Black Phantom 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.