What Is DUA Inertia a Dupe Of?

DUA Inertia is a clone of Benigna Parfums Escape Velocity. DUA names that fragrance as its inspiration, so it’s the bottle to sample alongside this one if you’re interested in how the scent was interpreted.

What makes these worth comparing?

Inertia follows Benigna Parfums Escape Velocity. DUA names white rose, Bulgarian rose, lemon and bergamot with orris, heliotrope, musk and woody notes. We’d look at the citrus and rose together first, then come back for the powdery floral details. It’s a useful comparison if that meeting of bright citrus and softer flowers appeals more than a fragrance built around just one of them.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists White Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Lemon, Bergamot, Orris Root, Musk, Heliotrope and Wood Resins.

How would we compare samples?

If you have samples, give each its own wrist and let the first spray settle. Come back once the notes you enjoy most are easier to pick out. Smelling them twice gives you a better idea of whether the opening is what drew you in or whether the finish is the part you want to wear. Check both on a day when you can keep the rest of your routine unscented. Use a blotter for a first impression if you’re sampling several scents at once. Save a skin test for the two you’re choosing between.

Which one would we try first?

We’d try DUA Inertia if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Benigna Parfums Escape Velocity and have a particular part of it in mind, start with a small sample so you can compare that detail before buying. Check the size and format shown on the retailer page, and use the delivered price for the bottle you’d actually order. That’s especially helpful when one listing is for a travel size or sample and another is for a full bottle.