What Is DUA Citrus Explosion a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA Citrus Explosion is a dupe of, the answer is Le Jardin Retrouve Citron Boboli. The connection is citrus and green notes with warm spice, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Lemon and lime give us the bright starting point. Petitgrain, galbanum and geranium bring a greener direction, while clove and cinnamon are useful markers for comparing the warmer side of the two lists.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA Citrus Explosion, useful notes to follow include Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Geranium, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Vanilla. Le Jardin Retrouve Citron Boboli lists Lemon, Lime, Petitgrain, Galbanum, Orange and Clove among its own notes.

The lists give you specific things to look for, but they cannot tell you how strongly each note will come through. Two fragrances can share several notes and still put a different part of the scent first.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d check whether the spices stay in the background. Notice how much the green notes change the citrus once the opening settles.

A side-by-side sample is useful here. Give the opening time to settle, then return to both scents later rather than making the call from the first spray. We’d compare the parts you enjoy wearing most, including the quieter finish.

Which bottle makes more sense?

Think about which part of this pairing you want to wear most, then compare the actual bottles on offer. DUA Citrus Explosion gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Le Jardin Retrouve Citron Boboli is the reference itself. We’d check bottle size, shipping and return terms before choosing. If you are unsure about the sweeter or woodier side, try a sample first.