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What Is DUA Compass Rose a Dupe Of?

The Dua Brand Compass Rose is a clone of Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents.

DUA Compass Rose is a clone of Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents. Compare their listed notes and what to look for in a sample.

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Compare the notes

Here’s how their listed notes line up.

The alternative

The Dua Brand Compass Rose

Top notes

  • Bulgarian Rose
  • Turkish Rose
  • Rose

Middle notes

  • Italian Iris

Base notes

  • Virginia Cedar

The original

Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents

Top notes

  • Peach
  • Green Notes
  • Black Currant

Middle notes

  • May Rose
  • Rose
  • Turkish Rose
  • Iris

Base notes

  • White Musk
  • Cedar
  • Pepper
  • Orris Root
  • Violet Leaf

If you are wondering what DUA Compass Rose is a dupe of, the answer is Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents. The connection is rose, iris and cedarwood, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Compass Rose is paired with Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents. Several rose labels, iris and cedar connect the profiles, while the reference also names peach, green notes, blackcurrant, pepper and musk. DUA’s shorter list puts the floral and woody details first.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA Compass Rose, useful notes to follow include Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Rose, Italian Iris and Virginia Cedar. Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents lists Peach, Green Notes, Black Currant, May Rose, Rose and Turkish Rose 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 compare the rose with the iris and cedar after the opening. If the reference’s fruitier side is your favorite detail, make it part of the comparison.

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 Compass Rose gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents 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.

Where to buy

The Dua Brand Compass Rose

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Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents

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