What Is DUA Paris 1920 a Dupe Of?

DUA Paris 1920 is a clone of Byredo Bal d’Afrique. If you are trying to place the scent, that is the original to start with. The comparison centers on citrus, flowers and vetiver, rather than an unrelated fragrance with a similar name.

Why this pairing makes sense

Paris 1920 points to Bal d’Afrique through citrus, floral notes, vetiver and musk. Marigold, cyclamen and jasmine make this a more specific pairing than a generic clean-wood scent. It is useful to look at the flowers and vetiver together rather than focusing only on the citrus.

The reference is Bal d’Afrique EDP, rather than Bal d’Afrique Absolu.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include African Marigold, Violet Leaf, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Vetiver. Those are useful points to look for when trying the DUA scent.

Byredo Bal d’Afrique lists Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Black Currant, Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Violet and Cyclamen among its notes. The full profiles above show the rest, keeping 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 would compare the floral lift against the woody base. DUA lists violet leaf while the Byredo profile names violet, so those labels stay distinct in the comparison.

Which one should you choose?

We would start with DUA Paris 1920 if you want to explore citrus, flowers and vetiver in DUA’s interpretation. Choose the original if having that specific reference is the priority. Before ordering either one, compare bottle sizes, the current delivered cost and the retailer’s return policy. A sample is especially useful if one particular note is the reason you are interested.