What Is DUA Gold Label a Dupe Of?

The original behind DUA Gold Label is Roja Parfums Roja Haute Luxe. It is DUA’s clone of that scent, with rose, moss, spice and warm resins as the useful starting point for a comparison. Here is what connects the two and what we would pay attention to when choosing between them.

What connects the two

Rose de Mai, moss, spice and balsamic notes are useful anchors here. The appeal is in how the floral side sits inside that warmer, earthier setting. We would pay attention to the whole arrangement rather than expect a rose soliflore or judge it only by vanilla sweetness.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Butter, Orris, Rose de Mai, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Clove and Vanilla. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Roja Parfums Roja Haute Luxe lists Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Benzoin, Oakmoss and Cloves among its notes. You can see the complete profiles above, with each scent’s own labels and structure. A note list describes the idea; it does not tell you the proportions or guarantee that two fragrances develop the same way.

What would we compare on skin?

Check whether you notice rose, moss or the spicy resins first. Then compare the softer wood and vanilla side after the opening has had time to settle.

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: DUA’s take on rose, moss, spice and warm resins, or the original fragrance itself. Then compare the actual bottle sizes and current retailer terms. We’d give a sample time to develop before committing to a larger bottle, especially if the balance between the fresher and sweeter notes is what matters to you.