What Is DUA Perfumer Dua: Gold a Dupe Of?

DUA Perfumer Dua: Gold is a clone of Perfumer H Gold. 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.

What kind of scent is it going for?

Bitter orange, bergamot, lavender and neroli sit beside cinnamon, myrrh and olibanum here. We’d compare the brighter notes against that resinous side, then follow the patchouli. That gives you more to work with than the name Gold alone when deciding whether the pairing suits your taste.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Perfumer Dua: Gold lists Italian Bergamot, Lavender from Grasse, Bitter Orange, Neroli, Cinnamon Bark, Sweet Myrrh, Olibanum and Patchouli. Perfumer H Gold lists Bitter Orange, Argentinian Lemon, Bergamot, Angelica Root, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli and Opoponax.

Both lists include Bitter Orange and Patchouli, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Perfumer Dua: Gold, also look for Italian Bergamot, Lavender from Grasse, Neroli and Cinnamon Bark. The original’s list also includes Argentinian Lemon, Bergamot, Angelica Root and Geranium.

What would we look for in a sample?

Try a similar amount of each on separate wrists and give them some time. Come back to both after the first burst has settled, then check them again later. We’d focus on the notes that made you interested in the pairing in the first place.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Perfumer Dua: Gold if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Perfumer H Gold 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.