What Is DUA Pride of Kuwait a Dupe Of?

DUA Pride of Kuwait is a clone of Boadicea the Victorious Dasman. The notes point toward saffron, rose and resinous woods. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Dasman is the reference for Pride of Kuwait. Saffron, Turkish rose and oud help define the comparison, while vetiver and incense are worth checking alongside the sweeter amber notes.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Pride of Kuwait lists Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Bergamot, Geranium and Saffron among its notes. Boadicea the Victorious Dasman lists Bergamot, Saffron, Lavender, Geranium, Turkish Rose and Rose among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d compare the floral richness with the smoke and woods after the first spray settles.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with DUA Pride of Kuwait if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose Boadicea the Victorious Dasman if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.