Dupe of what?
What Is DUA D7 a Dupe Of?
The Dua Brand D7 is a clone of M7 EDT.
D7 is DUA’s take on Yves Saint Laurent M7.
The alternative
The Dua Brand D7
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The original
M7 EDT
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Compare the notes
Here’s how their listed notes line up.
The alternative
The Dua Brand D7
Notes
Bergamot
Mandarin Orange
Rosemary
Vetiver
Amber
Musk
Agarwood
The original
M7 EDT
Top notes
- Bergamot
- Mandarin
- Rosemary
Middle notes
- Vetiver
- Agarwood
Base notes
- Amber
- Musk
- Mandrake Root
DUA D7 is a clone of Yves Saint Laurent M7 EDT. DUA names that fragrance as its inspiration, so it’s the bottle to sample alongside this one if you’re interested in how the scent was interpreted.
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What makes these worth comparing?
D7 is DUA’s take on Yves Saint Laurent M7. The reference is the original M7 EDT, rather than M7 Oud Absolu. Bergamot, mandarin and rosemary give you brighter notes to look for around the oud and vetiver, with amber and musk also listed by DUA. If you own an older M7 bottle, compare that specific bottle and pay attention to the balance around the oud.
What notes should you look for?
DUA lists Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Agarwood. Yves Saint Laurent M7 EDT highlights Bergamot, Mandarin, Rosemary, Vetiver, Agarwood, Amber, Musk and Mandrake Root. Start with Bergamot, Rosemary, Vetiver and Amber when you compare them. Then see how Mandarin Orange on DUA’s side and Mandarin and Mandrake Root on the original’s side shape the scent around those notes.
How would we compare samples?
If you have samples, give each its own wrist and let the first spray settle. Come back once the notes you enjoy most are easier to pick out. Smelling them twice gives you a better idea of whether the opening is what drew you in or whether the finish is the part you want to wear. Check both on a day when you can keep the rest of your routine unscented. Use a blotter for a first impression if you’re sampling several scents at once. Save a skin test for the two you’re choosing between.
Which one would we try first?
We’d try DUA D7 if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Yves Saint Laurent M7 EDT and have a particular part of it in mind, start with a small sample so you can compare that detail before buying. Check the size and format shown on the retailer page, and use the delivered price for the bottle you’d actually order. That’s especially helpful when one listing is for a travel size or sample and another is for a full bottle.