What Is DUA Paris 1920 Absolu a Dupe Of?

The original behind DUA Paris 1920 Absolu is Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It is DUA’s clone of that scent, with blackcurrant, praline, violet and vetiver 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

Paris 1920 Absolu follows Bal d’Afrique Absolu de Parfum through blackcurrant, praline, violet and woods. Vetiver, cedarwood and black amber are also part of the pairing. These details are why it deserves its own comparison instead of being folded into the original Paris 1920 guide.

The reference is Bal d’Afrique Absolu de Parfum, separate from the original Bal d’Afrique.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Blackcurrant, Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Praline, Violet and Lemon. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu lists Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon, Praliné, Musk, Violet and Black amber 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?

We’d compare the fruit and praline against the vetiver. The original also names bergamot, while DUA’s saved list names lemon as its citrus note.

Which one should you choose?

For a purchase, think about what you want from this pairing: DUA’s take on blackcurrant, praline, violet and vetiver, 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.