The Perfume Library

Killer Instinct

8.6

The Dua Brand · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Killer Instinct is a sweet, gourmand and fruity men's fragrance built around coffee bean, vanilla and spices. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a men's fragrance, and its dense, rich character suits cooler weather best. Coffee bean and vanilla form a sweet, creamy base. Spices and fruits add liveliness, while bergamot lightens the whole. Amber, patchouli and musk bring a warm, resinous depth, and cedarwood adds a woody frame. Widian Yasat and Morph Cruda have a close profile.

Holy Grail

7.7

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand Holy Grail is a fresh, floral women's perfume that sets jasmine, neroli and violet on a woody base. Jasmine absolute, neroli and Turkish rose carry the floral side, while bergamot and petitgrain keep it green and fresh. Orris absolute, orris butter and violet add a powdery, creamy softness. Sandalwood, Bourbon vetiver, oakmoss absolute and musk form a woody foundation, and carnation absolute leaves a faint spicy trace. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its floral, powdery build leans feminine. Etro Jacquard and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

Dua Street 51 Femme

7.5

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand Dua Street 51 Femme is a sweet, powdery floral led by tuberose, ylang-ylang and gardenia, made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. Voters lean towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening, night out and business also picked. It reads clearly feminine. The scent is fresh and floral: tuberose, ylang-ylang, gardenia and Grasse jasmine form a creamy white-flower bouquet. Raspberry and bergamot add a fruity brightness, vanilla and benzoin deepen the sweetness, and cinnamon and clove bring a touch of spice. Sandalwood and cashmere wood soften it all with a gentle woodiness. Roja Parfums 51 Essence de Parfum and Roja Parfums Elixir have a close profile.

Casino Royale's Chariot

8.7

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aoud Intense Sunlight

6.7

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Aoud Intense Sunlight is a unisex fragrance that carries a floral, fruity character over a sweet, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score each of them high. It is picked most for evenings and nights out, can also be worn for leisure and daily use, and is chosen least for the office. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom build the floral side, while pineapple adds a fruity sweetness. Vanilla and lactone turn that sweetness creamy and soft, and musk and oud leave a spicy depth behind.

Honey Laced Tabac

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Casino Tux

8.3

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Casino Tux is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a dark, evening character. Saffron, black pepper and coriander give it a warm, spiced feel, rounded off by vanilla and ambergris. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley add a floral layer, while patchouli, cedarwood and resins bring a woody depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a limited sample. It suits men and women equally. Its profile is close to Sedra Sahara and The Dua Brand Tux.

Dua Man

8.0

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Dua Brand Dua Man is a men's fragrance with a fresh, green fougère character, sweetened by spice and vanilla. Mint, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh, green frame, while cinnamon and cumin add a spicy warmth and tonka bean and vanilla bring sweetness. Sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody base, and orange blossom adds a powdery softness. The overall impression moves between fresh, spicy and oriental. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small. It is described as a men's fragrance. Sangado Irrésistible and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ultimate Rendezvous

9.0

The Dua Brand · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Ultimate Rendezvous is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets spice, flowers and woods inside the same clean brightness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score them high. It is sold as a men's perfume and leaves a clear trail in everyday wear. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are best read with some caution. The scent as a whole is fresh and aquatic. Bergamot and grapefruit set the brightness, and apple adds a soft fruity touch. Cardamom and ginger bring a spicy warmth, while rose and geranium form the floral side. Cedarwood, vetiver and cashmere wood make up the woody base, with sage adding a green note. Armaf Infinity Silver and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime have a close profile.

Ocean Bourbon

7.0

The Dua Brand · 2023

Aquatic · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Ocean Bourbon is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance that sets the warmth of cognac, whisky and oak barrel against sea breeze and salt. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings, so they are best read as early impressions. It carries no gender lean and suits men and women alike. The scent is led by boozy, barrel-aged notes: cognac, whisky and oak barrel, softened by tonka bean, vanilla and praliné into a gourmand sweetness. Sea breeze and salt add an aquatic freshness to that richness, while amber, sandalwood and labdanum give it a woody, oriental depth.

Amber Who Is Blonde!

8.5

The Dua Brand · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Dua Brand Amber Who Is Blonde! is a unisex fragrance in which saffron, cardamom and tonka bean build a warm, sweet and spicy blend. Jasmine and tuberose add a soft floral touch, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody ground, and vanilla sweetens the whole. Its accords also include oriental and smoky sides, so it is not only sugary but carries a dry, slightly smoky warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes means this is not a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on either men's or women's skin. Avapari Pure Amber and Bujairami Mafia Boss have a close profile.

Bois Oudh Attar

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

The Dua Brand Bois Oudh Attar is a green, spicy woody scent with a smoky, animalic edge, aimed mainly at men. The scent rests on the woody, leathery weight of oud, castoreum and cypress. Juniper berry and angelica root add a green, earthy touch, while ginger loosens the spice a little. Resinous and smoky accords stay dominant throughout. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though only a small number of votes back this. It reads dark, dense and masculine. Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense and Alexandria Fragrances Agar Intense have a close profile.

Rosa Nectar

7.7

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Rosa Nectar is an oriental fragrance for women that weighs a sweet, fruity rose down with spice, resin and smoke. Rose and raspberry give the scent its sweet, fruity side, while cinnamon and patchouli pull it towards something spicy and earthy. Sandalwood, frankincense, musk and ambergris form a woody, resinous, faintly smoky base. The notes blend into one continuous impression. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasion votes, while office wear sits further back. Portrait of a Lady and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

White Hot Chocolate & Rum

5.8

The Dua Brand · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand White Hot Chocolate & Rum is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent for anyone who likes the idea of hot chocolate in a bottle. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not overpowering trail close to the wearer. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a whole built on cocoa, cream, white chocolate and marshmallow. Rum and peppermint lift that sweetness a little, and the fresh and spicy accords come through alongside a synthetic sheen. The Dua Brand Dark Chocolate, Rum, and Vanilla and Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 have a close profile.

D pour Homme

8.6

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand D pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange against the sweet, woody warmth of vanilla, amber and sandalwood. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages: bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, fresh lift, while pink pepper, cumin and basil add a spicy edge. Vanilla, cocoa and heliotrope bring a sweet, creamy softness, and sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli lay down a woody, earthy base, with musk adding a powdery touch. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. It is placed mainly as a masculine fragrance.

Pretiosum Vetiverum

8.3

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Pretiosum Vetiverum is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex fragrance built around vetiver, bergamot and neroli. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so the ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel, while cardamom, pink pepper, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy warmth. Jasmine, iris and neroli soften the floral side, and petitgrain brings a green edge. Vetiver, Mysore sandalwood, woody notes and ambergris lend it a dry, woody depth.

Exotic 3

8.2

The Dua Brand

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Dua Brand Exotic 3 is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance led by sandalwood, saffron and benzoin. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is a men's fragrance, and its dense, heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings best. Saffron and cardamom give it a spiced warmth, while leather and cedar set that on a smoky, dry base. Benzoin, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous weight, with patchouli and ambergris adding depth. Rose and bergamot soften the harder edges a little. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Poseidon's Cologne

7.6

The Dua Brand · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Cologne is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a fruity sweetness set against a woody base. Pineapple, green apple and mandarin orange give it a bright, fruit-led sparkle, while mint and ginger cool it down and pink pepper adds a light edge. Sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and birch build a woody backbone, and tonka bean, musk and styrax soften the sweetness and help it linger. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads masculine and suits anyone wanting a fresh scent for everyday wear. Creed Aventus Cologne and Montagne Parfums Pineapple Frais have a close profile.

Acqua del Mundo

7.2

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Acqua del Mundo is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic unisex scent with a floral, lightly sweet side, easy to wear through daily and work hours. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and business, then daily wear; evening and sport follow behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Amalfi lemon, with Ceylonese cinnamon and pink pepper adding a little spice. At the heart, Tunisian orange blossom and Madagascan ylang-ylang soften it into a creamy floral. Mysore sandalwood and Haitian vetiver leave a calm woody base.

Tartness of Vanilla

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Tartness of Vanilla is a unisex gourmand that pairs Bourbon vanilla, cocoa and orange zest, with a fresh, citrusy edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It suits both men and women and holds a steady presence in everyday wear. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: vanilla, dark chocolate and cocoa form a sweet core, while orange zest and lemon cake brighten it with citrus. Orchid and Turkish rose add a soft floral note, and praliné, bitter almond and white musk round it off with a bakery-like, powdery warmth.

Homecoming

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Homecoming is a fresh, green unisex scent built around cardamom, ginger and white tea. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it stays close without vanishing quickly, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. As a unisex fragrance it suits men and women alike. The three notes work together as a whole: the spicy warmth of cardamom and ginger is softened by the light, clean air of white tea. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with a green and woody frame and a smoky, chypre depth in the background. Rituals No. 01 Ginger Essence & White Tea and Lancôme Aroma Tonic have a close profile.

Casino Royale's Fortune

7.7

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Casino Royale's Fortune is a unisex scent built on a spicy-sweet core of cinnamon, saffron and honey, lifted by lemon and bergamot. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings with caution. Most voters pick it for leisure, a night out and evenings, with some also wearing it for daily use and business settings. The notes read as one whole rather than as layers: citrus and lavender run into the sweet spice, tobacco and cedar add a smoky backdrop, and vanilla, tonka bean and almond soften it. The accords pair a fresh, fruity, citrus side with the sweet, spicy and smoky one.

Rumchata Cream Liqueur

6.7

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Rumchata Cream Liqueur is a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent built around cinnamon, rum and vanilla; it has been discontinued and is classed as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There isn't enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it favors; on gender, it sits between masculine and feminine. Its profile is close to Guerlain Habit Rouge Parfum and Initio Side Effect. The spicy warmth of cinnamon, the sweet, oriental feel of rum and the creamy softness of vanilla run together from start to finish. The gourmand and spicy side leads, while fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accents lighten the sweetness a little. A woody base holds it all together.

#Candy

7.8

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand #Candy is a fresh, citrusy woody scent for men, with a sweet, fruity edge running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. With no season or occasion votes to go on, it can't be tied to one time of year, but its aquatic, citrus build suits everyday wear. Montblanc Legend Spirit and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. The notes sit together rather than unfolding in stages: grapefruit and watermelon bring freshness and a light sweetness, while cardamom and coriander add spice. Oakmoss, sandalwood, cedarwood and birch wood form the woody base, softened by musk.