What Is DUA D Eau De Parfum Intense a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA D Eau De Parfum Intense is a dupe of, the answer is Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense. The connection is ginger and aromatics over dry woods, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Y Eau de Parfum Intense is the reference. Ginger, juniper and sage give us the aromatic connection, with lavender, vetiver and cedar adding more to follow.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA D Eau De Parfum Intense, useful notes to follow include Ginger, Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Sage, Geranium and Lavender. Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense lists Ginger, Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Sage, Lavender and Geranium 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 herbal and woody balance using EDP Intense, rather than a different Y edition.

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 D Eau De Parfum Intense gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense 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.