What Is DUA Impresario a Dupe Of?

The original behind DUA Impresario is Roja Parfums Diaghilev. It is DUA’s clone of that scent, with mossy fruit, florals and leather 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

This pairing gives you a lot to work with: peach and citrus, a floral section, then moss, leather and balsamic notes. We would follow the relationship between the fruit and the earthier materials. That is a more useful question than expecting every floral or resin label to be equally noticeable.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Peru Balsam, Musk Mallow, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Orris Root and Patchouli. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Roja Parfums Diaghilev lists Cumin, Bergamot, Lemon, Tarragon, Orange, Lime and Peach 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?

Pay attention to the point where fruit meets moss and leather. Does that combination feel balanced to you, or does one side take over the comparison?

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: DUA’s take on mossy fruit, florals and leather, 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.