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What Is DUA His Obsession a Dupe Of?

The Dua Brand His Obsession is a clone of Obsession EDT.

DUA His Obsession is a clone of Calvin Klein Obsession EDT. Compare their listed notes and what to look for in a sample.

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Compare the notes

Here’s how their listed notes line up.

The alternative

The Dua Brand His Obsession

Notes

  • Brazilian Rosewood
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Red Berries
  • Sandalwood
  • Grapefruit
  • Carnation
  • Patchouli
  • Coriander
  • Pine Tree
  • Bergamot
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla
  • Jasmine
  • Vetiver
  • Nutmeg
  • Amber
  • Myrrh
  • Musk
  • Sage
  • Lime

The original

Obsession EDT

Top notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Lavender
  • Coriander
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Lime
  • Bergamot
  • Grapefruit

Middle notes

  • Myrhh
  • Nutmeg
  • Carnation
  • Brazilian Rosewood
  • Pine Tree
  • Sage
  • Jasmine
  • Red Berries

Base notes

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver

The fragrance behind DUA His Obsession is Calvin Klein Obsession EDT. It is a clone pairing built around aromatic spices and warm amber. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

This comparison uses the men’s Obsession Eau de Toilette. Cinnamon and aromatic notes give us a clear starting point, with amber, vanilla and woods outlining the warmer side of the two lists.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA His Obsession include Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Carnation. Calvin Klein Obsession EDT lists Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Bergamot 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 check how sweet the amber feels next to the spices. Compare the herbs and woods too, especially after the citrus opening fades.

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 His Obsession and Calvin Klein Obsession EDT, 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.

Where to buy

The Dua Brand His Obsession

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Obsession EDT

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