What Is DUA Solar Flare a Dupe Of?

DUA Solar Flare is a clone of Boadicea the Victorious Solar. 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?

Solar is the reference behind this DUA. Cassis, peach and bergamot sit with several flowers, then woods, amber and vanilla in the listed profile. We’d compare the fruit and flowers together before focusing on the warmer ingredients. If peach caught your attention, make sure you also enjoy what surrounds it as the sample settles.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Solar Flare lists Cassis, Bergamot Oil, Peach Flesh, Jasmine from Egypt, Rose de Mai, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Musk. Boadicea the Victorious Solar lists Cassis, Peach, Bergamot, Magnolia, Egyptian Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose de Mai and Musk.

Both lists include Cassis, Rose de Mai, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Musk, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Solar Flare, also look for Bergamot Oil, Peach Flesh, Jasmine from Egypt and Cashmere Wood Fusion. The original’s list also includes Peach, Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine and Cashmere Wood.

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 Solar Flare if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Boadicea the Victorious Solar 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.