What Is DUA Bombay Talkies a Dupe Of?

DUA Bombay Talkies is a clone of DS Durga Radio Bombay. 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’s the connection?

Sandalwood, cedar and coconut give us a useful starting point for this Radio Bombay pairing. Peach, iris and boronia add details to follow beyond the woods. We’d check how much of that fruit-and-flower character you notice, and whether the overall texture suits the kind of sandalwood fragrance you wanted.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Bombay Talkies lists Woody Notes, Cedar Wood, Sandalwood, Peach, Iris, Boronia, Coconut and Ambergris. DS Durga Radio Bombay lists Woody Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood, Iris, Peach, Boronia, Coconut and Ambergris.

Both lists include Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Peach, Iris and Boronia, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Bombay Talkies, also look for Cedar Wood, Fir Balsam and Ambrette. The original’s list also includes Cedar, Balsam Fir and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d give both fragrances a similar number of sprays on separate wrists, then come back after the opening settles. Check the parts you enjoy most: the brightness at the start, the balance through the middle and the way the finish feels close to skin.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Bombay Talkies if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, DS Durga Radio Bombay 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.