What Is DUA Tux a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA Tux is a dupe of, the answer is Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo. This is a clone pairing built around the idea of violet leaf, patchouli and peppery vanilla. We would start there, then look at the individual notes before deciding which bottle makes sense for you.

The idea behind the comparison

Tux takes the patchouli-and-vanilla route associated with Tuxedo, with violet leaf, coriander and black pepper adding contrast. It is an interesting pairing if you want some sweetness but would rather explore a leafy, spicy setting than a dessert-style vanilla.

The reference is Tuxedo EDP, rather than Tuxedo Extrait de Parfum.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Vanilla, Ambergris, Coriander, Rose and Black Pepper. Those are useful points to look for when trying the DUA scent.

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo lists Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Coriander, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Black Pepper and Patchouli among its notes. The full profiles above show the rest, keeping each scent’s own labels and structure. A note list describes the idea; it does not tell you the proportions or guarantee that two fragrances develop the same way.

What would we compare on skin?

We would compare the patchouli against the vanilla, with an eye on how the pepper and violet leaf fit around them. The shared floral notes should be considered in that wider context.

Which one should you choose?

If violet leaf, patchouli and peppery vanilla is the idea you want to explore, this pairing is a useful place to start. We would choose between the two after checking the actual bottle size, current offer and return terms, rather than assuming one is automatically the better deal. Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can, and compare them again after the opening has settled.