What Is DUA Frosted Empire a Dupe Of?

DUA Frosted Empire is a clone of Memo Paris Winter Palace EDP. 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.

What makes these worth comparing?

Red tea gives the orange and lemon a warm backdrop. On DUA’s list, maté and balsams are the extra details to follow once the bright citrus gets quieter.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Maté, Gurjum Balsam, Amber Wood, Tolu Balsam and Benzoin. Memo Paris Winter Palace EDP highlights Bergamot, Clove, Lemon, Maté, Orange Blossom, Red Tea, Bourbon Vanilla and Benzoin. Start with Bergamot, Lemon, Maté and Benzoin when you compare them. Then see how Grapefruit and Gurjum Balsam on DUA’s side and Clove and Orange Blossom 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 Frosted Empire if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Memo Paris Winter Palace EDP 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.