What Is DUA Start Your Engines! a Dupe Of?

DUA Start Your Engines! is a clone of Xerjoff MV Agusta. 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.

Why compare these two?

Bergamot, clove and olibanum give this MV Agusta pairing a spicy, aromatic starting point on paper. Ylang-ylang, leather and tonka bean add other details to follow. We’d compare how those softer and sweeter notes fit around the spices once the opening has had some time.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Start Your Engines! lists Calabrian Bergamot, Clove Oil, Olibanum, Ylang-Ylang, Leather Accord, Musks, Tonka Beans and Patchouli Coeur. Xerjoff MV Agusta lists Cloves, Calabrian bergamot, Iris, Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Leather, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.

Both lists include Calabrian Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Start Your Engines!, also look for Clove Oil, Olibanum, Leather Accord and Musks. The original’s list also includes Cloves, Iris, Incense and Leather.

What would we look for in a sample?

A sample gives you room to find out which balance you enjoy. We’d try both with a similar amount, let the opening settle and come back later in the day. Pay attention to the part you most want to wear, whether that’s the first freshness or the warmer finish.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Start Your Engines! if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Xerjoff MV Agusta 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.