What Is DUA Japanese Blossom a Dupe Of?

DUA Japanese Blossom is a clone of Acqua Di Parma Sakura EDP. 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?

Sakura by Acqua di Parma is the original here. Cherry blossom and jasmine meet bergamot, mandarin, pink pepper and musk in the listed profile. We’d focus on the flowers against the citrus rather than expecting cherry fruit from the name. A sample gives you a chance to decide how you feel about that floral balance once the opening settles.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Japanese Blossom lists Yellow Mandarin, Calabrian Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cherry Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Musk. Acqua Di Parma Sakura EDP lists Calabrian bergamot, Yellow Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Cherry Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Musk.

Both lists include Yellow Mandarin, Calabrian Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample.

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 Japanese Blossom if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Acqua Di Parma Sakura EDP 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.