What Is DUA Zeus' Elixir a Dupe Of?

DUA Zeus' Elixir is a clone of Xerjoff Kobe. That is the original behind this pairing, with orange blossom, resins and oud as the starting point for a comparison.

Why this pairing makes sense

Citrus and orange blossom give this pairing a brighter entry point, while oud, benzoin, styrax and labdanum offer a resinous side to compare. The combination is the interesting part. We would keep the floral notes in mind instead of judging it solely as an oud or amber fragrance.

How do their notes compare?

DUA gives this scent a single note list. Its listed notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Benzoin, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Ambergris. That gives you a few specific notes to look for in a sample.

Xerjoff Kobe lists Orange, Bergamot, Labdanum, Neroli, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Brazilian Rosewood among its notes. You can see the complete profiles above, with 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?

Compare the orange blossom and citrus before following the warmer resins. Does the floral side remain easy to notice beside the oud and woods?

Which one should you choose?

We’d start with DUA Zeus' Elixir if you want to explore orange blossom, resins and oud in DUA’s interpretation. Choose the original if having that specific reference is the priority. Before ordering either one, compare bottle sizes, the current delivered cost and the retailer’s return policy. A sample is especially useful if one particular note is the reason you are interested.