What Is DUA Runway Scent a Dupe Of?

DUA Runway Scent is a clone of Frederic Malle Acne Studios. That is the original behind this pairing, with aldehydes, peach, flowers and soft woods as the starting point for a comparison.

Why this pairing makes sense

Aldehydes and peach give you a bright starting point, while rose, violet, orange blossom and warm woods fill out the comparison. Both lists also include vanilla and frankincense. We would look at how the clean floral idea and the sweeter, softer notes come together rather than expect a simple peach perfume.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Orange Blossom, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Aldehydes, Vanilla, Violet and Peach. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Frederic Malle Acne Studios lists Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin, Peach, Orange Blossom, Violet and Rose 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?

Compare the aldehydes with the peach and flowers, then revisit the vanilla and woods. We would check which part stays most noticeable to you as the opening settles.

Which one should you choose?

We’d start with DUA Runway Scent if you want to explore aldehydes, peach, flowers and soft woods 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.