What Is DUA Essence Of The Opera a Dupe Of?

DUA Essence Of The Opera is a clone of Roja Dove Turandot. The notes point toward layered florals, fruit and resins. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Peach, rose and magnolia are only part of this busy floral picture. Coffee, iris, benzoin and moss also appear in the lists, giving you several smaller details to follow rather than one obvious headline note.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Essence Of The Opera lists Iris, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Benzoin, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine among its notes. Roja Dove Turandot lists Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Peach and May Rose among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

Pick two or three notes you care about most. A long list is less useful than knowing whether the floral and resinous balance works for you.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with DUA Essence Of The Opera if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose Roja Dove Turandot if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.