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What Is DUA Le Puy En Velay 6 a Dupe Of?

The Dua Brand Le Puy En Velay 6 is a clone of Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6.

DUA Le Puy En Velay 6 is a clone of Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6. Compare their listed notes and what to look for in a sample.

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Compare the notes

Here’s how their listed notes line up.

The alternative

The Dua Brand Le Puy En Velay 6

Notes

  • Ylang-Ylang
  • Rose de Mai
  • Tonka Bean
  • Orris Root
  • Clary Sage
  • Castoreum
  • Bergamot
  • Labdanum
  • Cardamom
  • Bay Leaf
  • Olibanum
  • Benzoin
  • Jasmine
  • Leather
  • Vetiver
  • Juniper
  • Styrax
  • Nutmeg
  • Cloves
  • Davana
  • Cedar
  • Lemon
  • elemi
  • Musk

The original

Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6

Top notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Lemon
  • Clary Sage
  • Bergamot

Middle notes

  • Davana
  • Rose de Mai
  • Jasmine
  • Ylang-Ylang
  • Labdanum

Base notes

  • Juniper
  • Cardamom
  • Benzoin
  • Orris Root
  • elemi
  • Cloves
  • Nutmeg
  • Olibanum
  • Styrax
  • Leather
  • Castoreum
  • Cedar
  • Tonka Bean
  • Musk
  • Vetiver

The fragrance behind DUA Le Puy En Velay 6 is Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6. It is a clone pairing built around aromatic spices, incense and leather. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

This guide uses Pierre de Velay No. 6. Herbs and spices give the lists plenty of detail, while incense, styrax and leather outline the darker side of this aromatic comparison.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA Le Puy En Velay 6 include Ylang-Ylang, Rose de Mai, Tonka Bean, Orris Root, Clary Sage and Castoreum. Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6 lists Bay Leaf, Lemon, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Davana and Rose de Mai among its own notes.

Use those notes as a guide when trying the pair. What matters is how they fit together: a brighter opening, a softer floral middle or a drier base can change the whole impression even when some of the ingredients sound familiar.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d choose a few markers, such as incense, nutmeg and leather. Notice how much the floral notes soften that darker impression as it settles.

If you can get samples of both, use a similar amount and give each one time on skin. Come back to the comparison later in the day, especially if the opening and the base appeal to you for different reasons.

Which bottle makes more sense?

The choice comes down to how much you enjoy this balance on skin and which bottle fits your budget. We’d compare the current offers for DUA Le Puy En Velay 6 and Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6, including the bottle size and delivery cost. Give a sample enough time before committing, especially if the opening is your favorite part but you are less sure about the finish.

Where to buy

The Dua Brand Le Puy En Velay 6

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Roja Dove Pierre de Velay No. 6

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