What Is DUA Deal With The Devil a Dupe Of?

DUA Deal With The Devil is a clone of By Kilian Playing With The Devil. 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’s the connection?

Blackcurrant, lychee, peach and blood orange give us several kinds of fruit to compare here. Pimento, pepper, rose and jasmine add another layer. We’d check whether one fruit dominates for you, and how the spice changes your impression once the fragrance has had some time on skin.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Deal With The Devil lists Black Currant, Lychee, White Peach, Blood Orange, Pimento Pepper, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine. By Kilian Playing With The Devil lists Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, Blood Orange, Pimento, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine.

Both lists include Black Currant, White Peach, Blood Orange, Pepper and Rose, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Deal With The Devil, also look for Lychee, Pimento Pepper, Vanilla and Cedar Wood. The original’s list also includes Litchi, Pimento, Vanila and Cedar.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d give both fragrances a similar number of sprays on separate wrists, then come back after the opening settles. Check the parts you enjoy most: the brightness at the start, the balance through the middle and the way the finish feels close to skin.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Deal With The Devil if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, By Kilian Playing With The Devil 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.