04/30/2024
MJMF90
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The king's new (imitation) clothes
As already described in my review of Isola Blu Parfum, I bought Dua at the beginning of my journey into the world of niche fragrances instead of the original. In addition to the possibility of getting a very similar fragrance for a little less money, I was also fascinated by the diversity of the Dua range.
I understand, of course, that part of Dua's concept is to spend as little as possible on packaging. However, in direct comparison with other designers or "dupe" brands, the look and feel is not particularly special.
In itself, Monarch is very similar to the original (citric, hairspray (personal association), slightly green, ambery base). However, if you spray the perfume on fresh after purchase, it is intense, but also clearly unbalanced. The fragrance should be dosed more carefully than Isola Blu, as the sillage was very strong from the start. In contrast, the longevity was good, but the expectations were higher. On the other hand, the fragrance, like apparently many duas, matures considerably.
In conclusion, for me Dua reflects the problem with dupe brands: you get a fragrance that, in the case of Dua, is very close to the original. However, it takes more than combining the fragrances listed in the fragrance pyramid to create an exceptional perfume. Due to the cheaply made bottle and the less coherent composition, Dua cannot create the same feeling when worn as Isola Blu.
I understand, of course, that part of Dua's concept is to spend as little as possible on packaging. However, in direct comparison with other designers or "dupe" brands, the look and feel is not particularly special.
In itself, Monarch is very similar to the original (citric, hairspray (personal association), slightly green, ambery base). However, if you spray the perfume on fresh after purchase, it is intense, but also clearly unbalanced. The fragrance should be dosed more carefully than Isola Blu, as the sillage was very strong from the start. In contrast, the longevity was good, but the expectations were higher. On the other hand, the fragrance, like apparently many duas, matures considerably.
In conclusion, for me Dua reflects the problem with dupe brands: you get a fragrance that, in the case of Dua, is very close to the original. However, it takes more than combining the fragrances listed in the fragrance pyramid to create an exceptional perfume. Due to the cheaply made bottle and the less coherent composition, Dua cannot create the same feeling when worn as Isola Blu.
