What Is DUA Slow Kill a Dupe Of?

DUA Slow Kill is a clone of By Kilian Killing Me Slowly. 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’s the connection?

Killing Me Slowly is the original here. Blackcurrant, lychee and aldehydes appear with rose, iris, heliotrope and vanilla in the lists. We’d focus on the fruit against the softer floral ingredients. If you’re drawn to a powdery floral idea with something brighter around it, those are the details worth following as you compare samples.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Slow Kill lists Black Currant, Lychee, Aldehydes, Buchu, Rose, Hawthorne, Heliotrope and Iris. By Kilian Killing Me Slowly lists Black Currant, Litchi, Aldehydes, Buchu or Agathosma, Rose, Heliotrope, Hawthorn and Iris.

Both lists include Black Currant, Aldehydes, Rose, Heliotrope and Iris, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Slow Kill, also look for Lychee, Buchu and Hawthorne. The original’s list also includes Litchi, Buchu or Agathosma and Hawthorn.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d give both fragrances a similar number of sprays on separate wrists, then come back after the opening settles. Check the parts you enjoy most: the brightness at the start, the balance through the middle and the way the finish feels close to skin.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Slow Kill if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, By Kilian Killing Me Slowly 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.