What Is DUA High On Chocolate a Dupe Of?

DUA High On Chocolate is a clone of Unique'e Luxury Chocolate Makes Me Happy. 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’s the connection?

Cacao and dark chocolate are the obvious draw, but lavender, citrus, ginger and cinnamon give this pairing more to explore. We’d follow how the chocolate sits beside those aromatic notes. The caramel, resins and woods are worth checking too if you have a particular kind of chocolate fragrance in mind.

How do the notes compare?

DUA High On Chocolate lists Cacao Pod, Dark Chocolate, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum, Ginger and Benzoin. Unique'e Luxury Chocolate Makes Me Happy lists Cacao Pod, Dark Chocolate, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Ginger, Benzoin and Cinnamon.

Both lists include Cacao Pod, Dark Chocolate, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA High On Chocolate, also look for Frankincense and Amber Accord. The original’s list also includes Olibanum and Amber.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d give both fragrances a similar number of sprays on separate wrists, then come back after the opening settles. Check the parts you enjoy most: the brightness at the start, the balance through the middle and the way the finish feels close to skin.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA High On Chocolate if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Unique'e Luxury Chocolate Makes Me Happy 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.