What Is DUA Color of Tabacum a Dupe Of?

DUA Color of Tabacum is a clone of Dior Tobacolor. 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?

Honey, tobacco and smoke are the main points to explore in this Tobacolor pairing. DUA also lists peach and citrus notes. We’d pay attention to how the fruit sits against the tobacco, and whether the honey brings the kind of sweetness you enjoy in a warmer fragrance.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Color of Tabacum lists Honey, Tobacco, Smoke, White Tobacco, Amber, Peach and Citrus Notes. Dior Tobacolor lists Tobacco, Plum, Honeyed Notes, Ambery Notes and Smoky Notes.

Both lists include Tobacco, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Color of Tabacum, also look for Honey, Smoke, White Tobacco and Amber. The original’s list also includes Plum, Honeyed Notes, Ambery Notes and Smoky Notes.

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 Color of Tabacum if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Dior Tobacolor 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.