What Is DUA Joyous Jasmine a Dupe Of?

DUA Joyous Jasmine is a clone of Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur. The notes point toward jasmine with apricot and powdery florals. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Jasmin Bonheur is the reference. Jasmine, orange and apricot give us a floral-fruity comparison, with violet, iris and rose adding a softer part to consider.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Joyous Jasmine lists Jasmine, Orange, Apricot, Violet, Iris and Rose among its notes. Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur lists Apricot, Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d compare the apricot brightness with the jasmine and powdery floral notes.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with DUA Joyous Jasmine if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.