The Perfume Library

Popped Cherry

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Popped Cherry is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent led by black cherry, cherry liqueur and griotte syrup. Cherry appears in three guises, joined by bitter almond and roasted tonka bean, which push it towards a creamy, spicy sweetness. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, while sandalwood, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver set a woody base. There is a synthetic edge among the accords too. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine or modern.

Casino Elixir 2.0

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Casino Elixir 2.0 is a unisex perfume that sets a fresh, citrusy feel against fruity sweetness and a spicy, smoky woody tone. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings; spring leads the seasons, though votes spread across all four. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant give it a fresh, fruity lift. Saffron, birch, cedarwood and patchouli build the woody, smoky side, while amber and almond soften it with sweetness. The Dua Brand Casino Elixir and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Bois Oudh

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Bois Oudh is a unisex scent that builds a woody core from oud, sandalwood and teakwood, sweetened by amber and tonka bean. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Oud and sandalwood set a woody, smoky ground, cardamom adds a spicy lift, and amber with tonka bean brings a resinous, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for business and daily wear. Its character reads masculine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Niche 4 All Agar Oud have a close profile.

Royal Chariot Attar

8.6

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Royal Chariot Attar is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though it also works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, but it stays wearable for anyone. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy lift, while apple adds a soft fruity note. Cardamom and pepper bring the spice, vanilla the sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli the woody depth. Jasmine and lavender add a floral edge.

King of Judea Attar

8.4

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand King of Judea Attar is a unisex scent where cypriol, cinnamon and tobacco lead, giving a sweet, spicy and smoky character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. As a whole it smells warm and dense: cinnamon and cypriol set a spicy, smoky frame, while tobacco and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone. Frankincense and labdanum add a resinous depth, and cedar and patchouli build the woody base.

Supernova

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Supernova is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets bergamot, lemon and grapefruit against the green, spicy tones of juniper berry and thyme. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern in second place. The notes work as a single whole rather than in layers. Citrus and apple give it a fresh, fruity side, while lavender, galbanum and artemisia pull that freshness towards green. Pink pepper and cypriol add spice, with vetiver, cedarwood and leather forming the woody base. Benzoin and vanilla soften it slightly. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova Rebirth have a close profile.

#Fierce

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand #Fierce is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, orange and aquatic notes against oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver. #Fierce is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and sport too. It reads masculine and modern. A fresh, citrusy accord leads: lemon, orange and petitgrain meet the aquatic notes. Cardamom and sage add spice, while oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody base. Jasmine, rose and musk soften the sweet, fruity side. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Armaf Venetian have a close profile.

Belgian Choco Truffle

7.8

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Belgian Choco Truffle is a unisex gourmand where fruity and creamy sweetness meet, best suited to cold weather and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring far fewer, and summer very few. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night out close behind. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though modern and masculine both get a share. Belgian white chocolate anchors the scent, with caramel and vanilla deepening the sweetness. Plum adds a fruity edge, while almond brings a soft creaminess. A spicy accord keeps the sugar from becoming one-note. Overall it reads warm, dense and sweet.

Midnight Rendezvous

8.2

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Midnight Rendezvous is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy side with a sweet, creamy and woody backbone, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Bergamot and lavender give the scent a bright, clean lift, while cardamom and cumin add a spicy, oriental warmth. Cedar and vetiver frame it in wood, and the sweet, creamy accords soften the edges. A synthetic sheen adds a modern touch. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It is most often recommended for evening and night-out wear, and spring, autumn and winter are favoured over summer. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Montagne Parfums La Nuit 2011 and Miro Infinity have a close profile.

Desert Reflection

8.2

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Dua Brand Desert Reflection is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, spicy and woody layer, classed as a men's perfume. Jasmine, neroli and May rose build the floral side, while rosemary adds a green, airy touch. Sandalwood, cedar and patchouli give it a woody, spicy base. The overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and powdery, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is worn for everyday, leisure, night out and business alike. Most voters read it as masculine. Amouage Reflection Man and Khadlaj Shiyaaka for Men / Shiyaaka Silver have a close profile.

The Monarch

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand The Monarch is a fresh, woody chypre built around bergamot, juniper and oakmoss, described as a men's fragrance and best suited to spring and summer days. The citrus freshness comes from bergamot, lemon and lime, while juniper, thyme and lavender add a green, spicy edge. Oakmoss, cedar and patchouli form a woody, earthy backbone, with amber and tonka bean softening the edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Most see it as masculine in character. Roja Parfums Oligarch and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

F'ing Unbelievable

7.6

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Dua Brand F'ing Unbelievable is a sweet, woody unisex scent led by cashmeran, suede and sage, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, followed by leisure. Voters lean towards a masculine character, though a fair share see it as feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: suede and cashmeran build a smoky, leathery, woody base, while sage freshens it. Bitter almond, orris root and Venezuelan tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy softness, with a touch of spice and resin in between. Tom Ford White Suede and Liis Of True Minds have a close profile.

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition

8.5

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand His Aspiration / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, suited to sport and everyday wear. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter still get a share. Leisure, business, daily wear and sport are the leading occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. It opens with Madagascan pepper, mint and mandarin orange, fresh and spicy. In the heart, almond and Venezuelan tonka bean bring a sweet, creamy softness. The base of musk and Moroccan cypress leaves a woody, powdery finish, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Drowning in Vanilla

8.1

The Dua Brand

Citrus · Green · Sweet

The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla is a unisex scent that rests the sweetness of vanilla and benzoin on the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring over summer, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. It doesn't settle on one gender: masculine and feminine votes are level. The gourmand, creamy side is built from vanilla, benzoin and musk. Bergamot and blackcurrant add a citrus and green freshness. Cardamom, pink pepper and Thai ginger keep the spice light, while patchouli and ambergris deepen the woody base. Nishane Ani and French Avenue Spectre Ghost have a close profile.

Dua's Amber

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Dua Brand Dua's Amber is a sweet, resinous and woody unisex scent suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while leisure and daily wear come further back. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Vanilla and benzoin carry the sweetness, with myrrh and gurjum balsam adding a resinous warmth. Sandalwood and cedarwood set a creamy, woody base, and ylang-ylang and ambergris soften the sweet structure.

Angelic Elixir

8.7

The Dua Brand · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir is a unisex scent that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice and wood. Cognac and praliné give it a sweet, rounded warmth, while vanilla and tonka bean deepen the gourmand side. Cinnamon adds a spicy glow, and sandalwood and oak settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is rich, oriental and sweet. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't commit to one side. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic and Fragrance World Cocktail Intense have a close profile.

Black Widow

7.4

The Dua Brand · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Black Widow is a dark, gourmand unisex scent led by coffee, dark chocolate and caramel, suited to evenings in the colder months. The weight sits on bittersweet notes: dark chocolate and coffee are softened by caramel and sugar cane, while rum and almond add a warm depth to the dessert-like core. Sandalwood and Java vetiver build a dry, woody base, and the spicy and resinous accords keep the sweetness from turning cloying. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Emper Phantom My Hero and French Avenue Spectre Wraith have a close profile.

Casino Royale Nights (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

The Dua Brand Casino Royale Nights Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and floral unisex scent built around Moroccan bitter almond, saffron and cedar. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Slightly more voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. As a whole it carries a gourmand, fruity sweetness; the bitter almond sets the tone while saffron adds a spicy warmth. Egyptian jasminum grandiflorum brings a soft floral note and cedar lays a woody base. Musk, resins and ambergris round out the depth. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand The Savage of Casino Royale and Scentiments Sugar Saffron Extrait.

Naram's Elixir

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2021

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Naram's Elixir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Naram's Elixir is rated very strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though some also call it classic or modern. As a whole, the scent moves from citrus into a gourmand sweetness: tangerine and bergamot give a bright lift, while cinnamon and clove add spice. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean pull it towards a creamy, resinous warmth, with sandalwood and cedarwood forming a woody base. Powdery and animal accords, along with musk and lavender, add depth.

Casino Elixir

8.1

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Casino Elixir is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with fruity sweetness, spice and a smoky, woody depth. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant give it a bright fruity side, while saffron, birch, patchouli and oakmoss ground it in something spicy, smoky and woody. Amber, ambergris and almond soften and sweeten the finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. It reads more masculine and modern than feminine. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Caribbean Waters

8.1

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand Caribbean Waters is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. Mandarin orange, lime and bergamot make up its bright, fresh side, while green and fruity accords soften it a little. Coconut and sugar cane add a sweet, creamy body, and white rum gives that sweetness a sharper edge. Most voters pick summer first, then spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works at the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Though classed as a men's scent, voters read it as both feminine and masculine. The Dua Brand Gone Swimming in Caribbean Waters and Rayhaan Aquatica have a close profile.

Collateral Damage

8.6

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Collateral Damage is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built on cinnamon, tobacco, rum and vanilla. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring chosen less often. It is most often worn in the evening or on a night out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. A fruity, gourmand sweetness leads the scent. Cinnamon adds spice, rum and vanilla bring warm sweetness, and tobacco gives a woody, resinous depth. The overall character is oriental, with a slightly synthetic edge. Maison Noblesse Side Kick and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Enchantment

7.8

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Enchantment is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a green, spicy and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind; it is chosen most for leisure, then for night-out and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine, though plenty of voters see it as feminine. Grapefruit and bergamot open it fresh, with orange blossom in the heart. The base builds a woody, green body from iris, patchouli, vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss, while vanilla and benzoin soften it with a resinous sweetness. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and Commodity Moss have a close profile.

Fortune

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

The Dua Brand Fortune is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, especially in autumn and winter. In Fortune, honey, vanilla and tonka bean give a gourmand sweetness, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add a spicy warmth. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot carry a citrus brightness, and jasmine sambac brings a soft, creamy floral touch. Cashmeran and lavender give it a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and evening and night-out wear stands out. It reads somewhat masculine but stays unisex. Xerjoff Naxos and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.