What Is DUA Queen Of The Chess a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA Queen Of The Chess is a dupe of, the answer is Mind Games Queening. The connection is cotton, apple and whipped vanilla, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Cotton, apple and cypress make this a more specific comparison than a general vanilla pairing. Rum, saffron and iris add extra detail, with coconut and musk rounding out the sweeter idea.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA Queen Of The Chess, useful notes to follow include Clean Cotton Accord, Cypress, Apple, Orris, Rum and Saffron. Mind Games Queening lists Cotton Flower, Apple, Cypress, Rum, Orris Root and Saffron among its own notes.

The lists give you specific things to look for, but they cannot tell you how strongly each note will come through. Two fragrances can share several notes and still put a different part of the scent first.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d compare the cotton-like softness with the vanilla. Notice whether the rum or saffron brings the contrast you were hoping to find.

A side-by-side sample is useful here. Give the opening time to settle, then return to both scents later rather than making the call from the first spray. We’d compare the parts you enjoy wearing most, including the quieter finish.

Which bottle makes more sense?

Think about which part of this pairing you want to wear most, then compare the actual bottles on offer. DUA Queen Of The Chess gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Mind Games Queening is the reference itself. We’d check bottle size, shipping and return terms before choosing. If you are unsure about the sweeter or woodier side, try a sample first.