What Is DUA Throwback Cologne a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA Throwback Cologne is a dupe of, the answer is Le Jardin Retrouve Eau des Délices. The connection is citrus, neroli and aromatic herbs, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Lemon, bergamot and orange put this in familiar cologne territory. Verbena, neroli and lavender add to the connection, while moss and vetiver provide something greener to compare after the first citrus impression.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA Throwback Cologne, useful notes to follow include Lemon Verbena, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Tangerine, Bergamot and Lavender. Le Jardin Retrouve Eau des Délices lists Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, Lemon Verbena, Petitgrain and Tangerine among its own notes.

The lists give you specific things to look for, but they cannot tell you how strongly each note will come through. Two fragrances can share several notes and still put a different part of the scent first.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d follow the herbs as the citrus settles. Check whether the moss and vetiver keep enough of the freshness you enjoy.

A side-by-side sample is useful here. Give the opening time to settle, then return to both scents later rather than making the call from the first spray. We’d compare the parts you enjoy wearing most, including the quieter finish.

Which bottle makes more sense?

Think about which part of this pairing you want to wear most, then compare the actual bottles on offer. DUA Throwback Cologne gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Le Jardin Retrouve Eau des Délices is the reference itself. We’d check bottle size, shipping and return terms before choosing. If you are unsure about the sweeter or woodier side, try a sample first.