What Is DUA Greenwich Village a Dupe Of?

The fragrance behind DUA Greenwich Village is Bond No. 9 Bleecker St EDP. It is a clone pairing built around blueberry, violet leaf and mossy woods. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

Despite DUA’s name, this is a Bleecker Street comparison. Blueberry, violet leaf and cassis make that pairing clear, with thyme, oakmoss and patchouli giving the fruit a greener, woodier setting.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA Greenwich Village include Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Oakmoss, Cassis, Thyme and Patchouli. Bond No. 9 Bleecker St EDP lists Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis, Thyme, Cedar and Jasmine among its own notes.

Use those notes as a guide when trying the pair. What matters is how they fit together: a brighter opening, a softer floral middle or a drier base can change the whole impression even when some of the ingredients sound familiar.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d follow the violet leaf after the first burst of fruit. Compare the mossy side with the sweeter vanilla and caramel details.

If you can get samples of both, use a similar amount and give each one time on skin. Come back to the comparison later in the day, especially if the opening and the base appeal to you for different reasons.

Which bottle makes more sense?

The choice comes down to how much you enjoy this balance on skin and which bottle fits your budget. We’d compare the current offers for DUA Greenwich Village and Bond No. 9 Bleecker St EDP, including the bottle size and delivery cost. Give a sample enough time before committing, especially if the opening is your favorite part but you are less sure about the finish.