What Is DUA Shenzhen Floral a Dupe Of?

DUA Shenzhen Floral is a clone of Tom Ford Shanghai Lily. DUA names that fragrance as its inspiration, so it’s the bottle to sample alongside this one if you’re interested in how the scent was interpreted.

What makes these worth comparing?

Flowers and spice are the main things we’d compare here. DUA lists lily, tuberose and jasmine alongside cloves and pepper, then adds incense and warmer woods. Try to see which part keeps drawing you back as the samples develop. A floral scent with this many darker details can be a very personal choice.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Cloves, Spicy Notes, Floral Notes, Incense, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Tuberose.

How would we compare samples?

If you have samples, give each its own wrist and let the first spray settle. Come back once the notes you enjoy most are easier to pick out. Smelling them twice gives you a better idea of whether the opening is what drew you in or whether the finish is the part you want to wear. Check both on a day when you can keep the rest of your routine unscented. Use a blotter for a first impression if you’re sampling several scents at once. Save a skin test for the two you’re choosing between.

Which one would we try first?

We’d try DUA Shenzhen Floral if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Tom Ford Shanghai Lily and have a particular part of it in mind, start with a small sample so you can compare that detail before buying. Check the size and format shown on the retailer page, and use the delivered price for the bottle you’d actually order. That’s especially helpful when one listing is for a travel size or sample and another is for a full bottle.