What Is DUA Sea of Dua a Dupe Of?

DUA Sea of Dua is a clone of BDK Parfums Sel d’Argent Eau de Parfum. 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?

Salt, grapefruit and bergamot give this comparison its starting point, with orange blossom and ylang-ylang also on the list. We’d follow the floral notes as carefully as the salty side. Galbanum, musk and the named woody materials give you further details to compare after the opening.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Sea of Dua lists Salt, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Iranian Galbanum, Ambroxan and Cashmeran. BDK Parfums Sel d’Argent Eau de Parfum lists Salt, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Iran Galbanum, White Musk and Ambroxan.

Both lists include Salt, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Sea of Dua, also look for Iranian Galbanum. The original’s list also includes Iran Galbanum.

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 Sea of Dua if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, BDK Parfums Sel d’Argent Eau de Parfum 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.