What Is DUA Emerald a Dupe Of?

DUA Emerald is a clone of Xerjoff Harrods Emerald Star. 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?

Harrods Emerald Star is the reference for Emerald. Dates and wormwood give DUA’s list a distinctive starting point, with vanilla, tonka, benzoin and patchouli around them. We’d follow the fruit against those warmer notes. If dates brought you to the pairing, check whether you enjoy the herbal side as much as the sweeter ingredients.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Emerald lists Dates, White Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Wormwood and Patchouli. Xerjoff Harrods Emerald Star lists Dates, Artemisia, Musk and Amber.

Both lists include Dates, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Emerald, also look for White Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. The original’s list also includes Artemisia, Musk and Amber.

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 Emerald if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Xerjoff Harrods Emerald Star 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.