What Is DUA Celestial Cologne a Dupe Of?

DUA Celestial Cologne is a clone of Bortnikoff Cologne Céleste. 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?

Cologne Céleste is the original behind this pairing. Citrus is an obvious starting point, but rose, beeswax, pine and woods give you more to follow than the opening alone. We’d compare how those ingredients sit together once the first burst settles. If you like the idea of a citrus fragrance with a greener, woodier side, keep that part in mind too.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Celestial Cologne lists Citron, Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Blood Orange, Damask Rose, Beeswax, Pine Tree and Cedar Wood. Bortnikoff Cologne Céleste lists Citron, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Pink Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Damask Rose, Rose Petals and Blood Mandarin.

Both lists include Citron, Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Blood Orange and Damask Rose, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Celestial Cologne, also look for Cedar Wood. The original’s list also includes Litsea Cubeba, Rose Petals, Blood Mandarin and 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 Celestial Cologne if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Bortnikoff Cologne Céleste 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.