What Is DUA Latin Tabacum: Cuba Edition a Dupe Of?

DUA Latin Tabacum: Cuba Edition is a clone of Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba. 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.

Why compare these two?

Tobacco and tea are good reasons to explore this Montabaco Cuba pairing. Citrus, juniper, flowers and suede give you other details to follow. We’d check where the tobacco sits in the blend, and whether the fresh or softer woody notes are what you keep noticing as it settles.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Latin Tabacum: Cuba Edition lists Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Juniper, Freesia, Jasmine, Magnolia and Dry Wood. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba lists Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Juniper, Tea, Dry Wood and Magnolia.

Both lists include Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Freesia, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Latin Tabacum: Cuba Edition, also look for Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Suede Leather. The original’s list also includes Tobacco Leaf, Tonka and Suede.

What would we look for in a sample?

A sample gives you room to find out which balance you enjoy. We’d try both with a similar amount, let the opening settle and come back later in the day. Pay attention to the part you most want to wear, whether that’s the first freshness or the warmer finish.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Latin Tabacum: Cuba Edition if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba 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.