What Is DUA Lux Opulent a Dupe Of?

The original behind DUA Lux Opulent is Xerjoff Richwood. It is DUA’s clone of that scent, with sandalwood, patchouli, rose and citrus as the useful starting point for a comparison. Here is what connects the two and what we would pay attention to when choosing between them.

What connects the two

Sandalwood and patchouli are central notes to compare here, with citrus, black currant and Damask rose adding another side. Vanilla, labdanum and musk give the lists some warmth. We would look at how those parts fit together instead of treating this as a simple sandalwood-only choice.

How do their notes compare?

DUA lists a top, middle and base structure for this scent. Its listed notes include Clementine, Sicilian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Damask Rose, Black Currant, Sandalwood and Patchouli. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Xerjoff Richwood lists Tangerine, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Damask Rose, Black Currant, Patchouli and Sandalwood among its notes. You can see the complete profiles above, with each scent’s own labels and structure. A note list describes the idea; it does not tell you the proportions or guarantee that two fragrances develop the same way.

What would we compare on skin?

Compare the citrus and rose against the patchouli, then revisit the sandalwood as things settle. We would pay particular attention to whether the warmer notes crowd out the brighter ones.

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: DUA’s take on sandalwood, patchouli, rose and citrus, or the original fragrance itself. Then compare the actual bottle sizes and current retailer terms. We’d give a sample time to develop before committing to a larger bottle, especially if the balance between the fresher and sweeter notes is what matters to you.