I am searching for my perfect Roja Dove which led me to try Dua House. I am quite pleased actually with Mobster Aoud from Dua. From Alexandria I have From Russia with Love and Moonstruck (inspired by Lune Feline) and the inspired for Jasmin Rouge by Tom Ford. Love all of my choices :) My parfum shopping 🛍 is out of control but I have a long list waiting :))
@@almatoledo1608 hi Alma! I am just seeing this message (4 months later - sorry!). Sounds like you have had some good luck with your dupe shopping - great to hear! 💖
Hey Veronica, now you talking...I have a plethora of inspirations From Belayered: Full bottles First kiss exclusive, Bella the irresistible(Parfums de marly Cassili), Caramel overdose, Vanilla Dreams, B--tch please(Tom Ford Bitter Peach) and more samples Dossier house: I have about 12 bottles: My favorite Oriental Cherry(Tom Ford lost Cherry) Floriental Coconut(Tom For Soleil blanc) Julianna's perfumes: Aurora (Baccarat Rouge by MFK) several samples DUA FRAGRANCES: I have 18 bottles Fatal vanilla(Tom Ford Vanille Fatale Red mineral(Giorgi Armani Prive Rouge Malachite) Angelic Elixir(Kilians Angel's share) Lovebound(Kilians Rolling in love) Love Dungeon(Boadicea Love Poison) Caramel Delight(Xerjoff Lira) Collateral damage(Initio Side effect) Italiano(Xerjoff Casamorati Italica) Drowning in vanilla(Nishane Ani) Black Widow(Kilian Black Phantom) Lady Elixir(Roja Elixir Pour Femme) She loves Red(BDK Rouge Smoking) Aphrodisiac cafe(Initio psychedelic love and Montale intense cafe Myrrhnilla Delight(Jo Malone myrrh and tonka) Aphrodisiac fire(Initio Psychedelic love and by the fireplace) M'lady(a DUA original) Melior(Parfums de marly Meliora) Amberlicious(Hermes Amber Narguile) That's my DUA Collection. I love inspiration houses
I really enjoyed this video ! I think these brands are a great way to “try” a scent without committing to the high price tag ! I have tried DUA and I do find a lot of their offerings hit or miss - most of mine are VERY oily too and I am not a huge fan of that 🥴- Alexandria has great options- I just made a little order a few days ago since I enjoyed their Lady Diana Exclusif (delina excuslif inspired) I found it lasted ALL day and I got SO many compliments on that one I had to try more 🤗 Be layered is great too I enjoy their original creations ! Julianna perfume is also excellent they have small batches of fragrances available and have a waitlist usually but they are “ready to use” when purchased which I prefer ! Excellent video Veronica !!😍😍🥰
Thanks, Melissa! 🥰 Did you like any of the Dua fragrances? I am really enjoying Italiano (my SOTN). Sounds like Lady Diana Exclusif is a good one! I have Red Carpet Affair (a sample from Marcy) and I quite like it. 💖💖💖
Thx Veronica! My fav Dua is Aphrodesiac inspired by Psychedelic Love by Initio but I enjoy all of them … their Hypnotizing Venom is just like OG Hypnotic Poison- strong and amazing! I always wait for their big sales🥰❤️!
I have several fragrances from Dua. My favorites are Royal Elixir, The Mobster (Dua Original), Poseidon's Elixir Remixed MOD 3 and Black Widow. The thing about Dua is that they are unmacerated fresh frags, so after your first test of a new bottle you wanna store them in a cool dark environment for about two to six weeks undisturbed. This is when the magic happens. A frag you didn't like can become something incredible. So try' em again: you might just have a awesome frag on your hands.
Isaac, you are totally correct. I have, since this video, purchased a bunch more and almost all of them are amazing. I still don't like that you have to wait to use them at full maturity, but it is what it is. I also have Royal Elixir and Black Widow. 👍👍👍 Thanks so much for your comment!! 🥰
This was really informative and you’re so funny! The edits are hilarious. Thanks for your honest reviews…really appreciated this video edit; lots of helpful comments from people too New subbie!
I love Alexandria! Their 10ml x 4 travel pack is wonderful. So nice to try before you buy. Most of the time the clone satisfies my craving but sometimes I'll invest in the original. Niches is okay but I'm a designer girl.
I feel the same way! If the original is good and has strong performance, I will usually go with the original. But these clone houses really do a great job on some of these! 💖💖💖
For those who are bothered by the bottles being alike, does it bother you that Joe Malone bottles are all alike? I've never heard anyone complain about those! Anyway, I have tried all of these clone houses. And have found fragrances that I love. My favorite house by far is Dua. I love them because once they macerate fully, they are beast mode perfumes!!! ❤️
Hi Betty! Good question. The clear bottles bug me. The black intense Jo Malone bottles do not - they are more pleasing to the eye. I have since gotten a bunch more DUAs and am really enjoying them! Hate the idea of having to let them "macerate" BUT... they are in the back of my closet doing their thing. 😁 I'll come back to them at the end of the summer and give it another go. Thanks for watching dear!! 💖💖💖
Trying out dupe houses, it gets confusing to me. So far i have tried Dossier, Dapper and Lattafa (+ some other middle eastern brands). I thought I was looking for the best dupe house - which would make life so much easier since it would be a one-and-done thing, then. Maybe the fact is that different dupe houses have some scents that truly stand out and that you have to follow reviews closely to know which ones? Anyway, still looking for that perfect video that will guide me through the top ten dupe houses to pick. Maybe an idea for you?
@@desireeohrbeck2282 I am JUST seeing this message months later. And coincidentally, I have a "best dupes" video coming up! Not one house, but my favorite dupes from my collection that u personally think are worth the money. Posting within two weeks - I have to edit it.
@@VeronicaSays looking forward to it. In the meantime, I have tried DUA, Lattafa, Dapper, King, Dossier, be layered, and Genre and definitely have my favorites. Can't wait to see your video 😊
Also, have you tried Andromeda's Moon? - sooo many dupe houses. I guess it must be easy to make dips and that it is easy to make money from... Makes me wonder how much it actually cost in liquids (I know r&d, marketing etc goes from n to it, but still...)
I just placed my first DUA order, I bought, Her Ambition (inspired by BDK Pas Se Soir), Desire II (inspired by Xerjoff Cruz Del Sur II) and Aphrodisiac (inspired by Initio Psychedelic Love). They were all blind buys, so I will have to report back on how they are. I have tested many Alexandria's but nothing grabbed me enough to pull the trigger on a full bottle.
@@teamthoth , please do not forget to let your fragrances macerate before you wear them. Sixty days is best , since every item is made to order. The oils need time to develop and settle. If you try to use your Duas, Alexandrias etc.. right away, they will not smell properly at all. You may make harsh judgements or even dislike them if they are not macerated correctly. Hope this helps. Oh, I see she mentions maceration in her video. Great!
Yes! I have Red Carpet Affair from Julianna's Perfume, Addicted from Be Layered, Caramel Overdose & First Kiss Exclusive from Be Layered, Gourmand Orange Blossom from Dossier, and Dreamy Elixir from Dua. I really enjoy all of them. I also have a couple more on the way from Dua: vanilla overload (SDV clone)& dark chocolate, rum and vanilla (gourmand Coquin clone). Since SDV and Gourmand Coquin are really hard to find, I appreciate the clones. Same with Red Carpet Affair being a clone of Angelique noir.
I have 40+ duas they are all really good. But if you want me to name 5. I would say carnal Gray, collateral damage, another 13 shades, purple sapphire, action nova
Your makeup and hair look SO pretty! You look so soft youthful in soft pink colors and clothes! I'm binge watching vids...as per usual, lol- I NEED A LIFE! LIKE, FOR REAL! Yay!!!!....now I know which VIW clone to get!!!
Awww you are so kind. I had some goooood foundation on in this video too. Now if I could only remember what it was? 😂 Yes this VIW clone is the bomb.com! Love it.
I agree! It’s so rare these days, it seems people can no longer spell ! Grammatical errors are everywhere, especially the misuse of tenses and lack of superlatives. I think part of it’s because young people don’t read books like we did growing up.
I remember watching this video & all your DUA videos up until recently and you are the reason why I started looking into this house. The fact that you have so many DUA bottles, makes me believe that they are a great to purchase from. I have only one bottle that I don’t really care for but I’m gonna place it in my closet to make it do what it does. The quality itself is awesome so I have to admit, I was all for team Oakcha, but I do see other dupes houses like DUA and Julianna out beat Oakcha when it comes to similarity to fragrances. Great video!
Hi Leilani! Yes, child. I purchased so many Duas! Some are awesome, some are not, but that's how it goes when you buy so many. Which ones are your faves? I like Oakcha too! And Julianna's Perfumes. My fave dude house is definitely Alexandria. 👍👍👍
Also, I was looking at KDJ, do you know them? - you can choose different sizes and different oil%. I don't see a lot of reviews but very curious as to what you would think. Would you consider a review of Dapper and KDJ?
@@desireeohrbeck2282 unfortunately, I don't have anything from KDJ either. I'm sorry! If I ever pick up anything from either KDJ or Dapper, I'll weave that content into a video. Thanks!
Be Layered First Kiss Exclusive smells exactly like Delina exclusif to me. Alexandria fragrances vanilla doree smells like Guerlain spiriteuse double vanille. Those are the best dupes I have experienced so far. Long lasting. This is an informative video.
Yesss! 🙌🏼 I have the Be Layered and it is an excellent dupe for Parfums de Marly version. Vanilla Doree is on my list to pick up. Thank you for watching! 💖💖💖
Hiiiii Desiree! 💖 First of all, thank you so much. You are so kind to watch this video multiple times. 🥰 I have Essence and Apples & Aces from Genre - both are a "yes" for me. Dapper I am hesitant about. The bottles... 🥴 I am not familiar with FM World. I do have other videos where I review other dupes though if you'd like to check those out.
Awesome review and video, V!!! 😍😍😍 For the Dua that you didn't like, see if you like it after it sits for like 6 weeks - I've heard that can be really be key with them (but you're right - we should really be able to use them right away)
I have only started exploring DUA a few weeks ago and now have 10 bottles and am pretty wild about them :) I can already see myself ending up with hundreds of Dua’s.
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks for the shout out! Italiano yummm i loved all the thumbs up hahahaa! Unfortunately you sound like me, the ratio of hits and misses with dua ahhhhh! but the one that's so good always sends me back for more... the terrible rabbit hole! do you feel you can smell the oil in duas? i smelled/felt the oil more in be layereds (specifically first kiss exclusif). Great video per usual!💜
Thank you so much!!! Italiano is special. Such a comforting fragrance! And I forgot to mention that I got the 30% off discount which made the deal even sweeter (pun intended 🤣). I didn't smell the oils, good question. But I'll keep trying the other ones I didn't like at first to see if my opinion changes. You never know, sometimes fragrances grow on you over time.
Awesome Review! I want to try that Hawaiian Volcano! 😋--Talk about a bomb clone house, Fragrenza...whaaat!? 🤯😍 their version of PDM Oajan (called Ojen) is bananas! So is their Xerjoff inspiration of Lira (called Limon e vaniglia) I'm going crazy over this house!! I also heard that Alexandria Frags version of Nishane Ani (called H'Ani) is dope, I plan to try that next. Finally, Alt Fragrances' Cherry smash is a great clone of TF Lost Cherry w/ a slightly sweeter touch as well as their Crystal Smash for BR540.(its super slight tho) While I will buy niche or designer from time to time, I refuse to turn my nose up to a good clone house, no ma'am! 😌💅🏾 also check out Juliana Parfums....they are good trouble.
H'Ani is worth the hype. Very good dupe! I also want Hawaii Volcano Intense. Maybe next summer. Girl! I do not get uppity about dupes. Sometimes the OG is better, sometimes a dupe is better. I'm good with both! I have checked Julianna's Parfums - another great dupe house. Will look up Fragrenza - thanks for the heads up. 💖 And thanks for watching! 🥰
Hey Veronica! Glad your husband came around on Royal Equestrian! It’s a stunner. Me and the wife just smelled Virgin Island Water for the first time at LuuLuu’s meet up last week. I was trying to remember which clone people were hyping, and you just reminded me. Hawaii Volcano! Gracias!
Hi Veronica- I enjoy trying fragrances from clone houses. I have some niche fragrances that I love wearing but are way to expensive to wear on a daily basis. I just purchased Rich Santal by Montagne which is a dupe for Santal Complet by Fragrance Du Bois . I'm waiting for it to come so I can compare it to the original.
Hi Dionne! Yes, it's fun to experiment with clone houses from time to time. A good mix of fragrances keeps the collection fresh. Ooooh, would love to hear your impressions of that Montagne one when it arrives! Thanks for watching 💖
I only have one fragrance by The DUA Brand, but it's a really nice one. It's called "She Loves Red", inspired by "Rouge Smoking" by BDK Parfums (I've never smelled this, so I can't say if it's close or not). It's a grown-up gourmand scent: cherry-vanilla, but it also smells really clean. Notes are Cherry, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Black Vanilla, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood, White Musk, Labdanum, Violet, and Ambroxan. I didn't like it at all at first, and was really disappointed. I let it macerate for a couple of weeks and _now_ it smells quite nice 😊
Hi beautiful! 🤗🥰❤️I can't believe I missed so many of your recent videos. I'm catching up on them now. Life has been crazy busy lately with work, RUclips and kids. 😊
Thanks for the review! Is the coffee note in Dua Italiano pretty prominent? I've smelled so many "coffee" fragrances that actually have very little coffee! Ha ha!
Its not just Dua. all clone house fragrances are poured to order and need time to sit so the oils come together. some fragrances smell good on first spray but get even better and also perform better when you let them macerate for a while.
@@elisabeth400 Extrait concentration just means that they use a higher percentage of fragrance oil than an EDT, EDP or Parfum would have in them. I'm not sure of the quality of the oils they use but based on how close they smell to the original fragrances it's safe to say they don't use low quality oils. I'm sure they probably cut corners on some of the more expensive raw materials but nothing I ever bought from Alexandria ever smelled cheaply made. Dua for the most part is the same but I have had a few from them that didn't smell close to the originals because of the oils they used.
@@Fresh_Indeed I know what extrait concentration means, i am a perfume collector. I wrote about natural fragrance oils.. And: extrait de parfum means pure parfume-it is the same. I will try Dua and Alexandria, thank you for the information. 🙂 I hope they deliver to Austria.
@@elisabeth400 I would recommend Alexandria over DUA honestly. All their fragrances are Extrait de Parfum concentration (so are DUAs) but Alexandria takes more time with their clones of niche fragrances resulting in a higher quality and all around smoother blended final product.
Hi Veronica, Did you try Alexandria’s dupe for lune feline, I think it’s moonstruck? Did you try it? I love love lune feline but can’t afford it. Would love a good dupe for this
I love Dua's Popped Cherry (Lost Cherry clone), Cherry Casino (Lost Cherry and BR40 hybrid), Miss Congeniality (Delina exclusif clone), Drowning in Vanilla (Ani), Caramel Delight (Lira clone) and Tale of a Sea Seduction (Sex and the Sea Neroli clone). All addictive although not sure how close they are to the originals except for Popped Cherry which is really close.
Hi Frances! Since this video, I have purchased an embarrassing number of Dua frags, including Drowning in Vanilla, Cherry Casino, and Caramel Delight. I admit, they are NICE! 💖 Thanks so much for watching. 👌
@@melinatedvessel6840 I think it depends on the specific fragrance. Generally, I find Alexandria dupes to be closest, but I recommend looking at reviews on Fragrantica to be sure. Most of these dupes are super close.
Love this! Those test strips you have are too cute! Zara Gardenia is so so close to YSL Black Opium - it’s kind of crazy! Close Encounter sounds delicious! 💕
Dupe fragrances are so controversial, and I am so glad you made this video!! I have one Julianna's Perfume, and 4 Duas. I LOVE them all, and I am afraid I might have to try more. 😂. My favorite Duas are Gold Fluid (MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold) and Dazed (Byredo's Sundazed). ❤️❤️
Be Layered Caramel Overdose and Dossier Floral Marshmallow are EXACT dupes for Kilian, Love Don’t be Shy. The new version anyway, because I’ve never tried the original. Do I regret buying the real thing? No! I mean the bottle presentation is beautiful. I just wear that one on more special occasions, and honestly, I’ll even buy the refill when I run out. Don’t ask me why! I don’t know why 😂. I just bought Xerjoff Lira and Italica too, and I’m looking for some dupes to make them last longer. So I’m definitely getting Dua Italiano
Hi GyrlGeorge! 💖 Hey, as I always say - it's your collection and you do whatever you PLEASE! If you want dupes and the original, so be it! 🤩🥰💖 I have Kiss Don't Be Shy from Alexandria and I'm sure it's the same formula as Caramel Overdose since they're sister companies. So good! 🙌🥳
Never heard of these but i do have dupes from Zara for Santal 33 and Vibrant Leather dupe for Aventus. Really nice wearing myself!!!. The song put a lime in the coconut ..drink it all up find it super catchy 👍😃💗💗 Was intrestesting to listen to this video .Thanks!!!!
I have all of them - hehe well not ALL of them, but I have some from each dupe house. DUA is my absolute least favorite, which sucks cause I was most excited from them. I ordered a bunch of samples from the "official sample page" and they all just have this weird after smell... not sure if its the oil they use but it gives it a sort of pungent lingering sent that makes me nauseated. I have two full bottles I got before the samples, and only one of them is okay... I never reach for either of them. I also agree the bottles are kind of silly. I did a test on Delina Exclusif against (I did my first ever youtube video on comparing which yikes- I was all over the place in it and should probably redo it) Be Layered, DUA, Dapper and Julianna Fragrance... First kiss was 98% but Julianna was right up next to it - not as power house beast mode, but also better blended. Dapper was 85% as it was a bit more citrusy, and yet I actually liked it the most as it counteracted some of the overly harshness. DUA was a no go never gunna wear on Miss Congeniality. It was 75 % as it just had that strong pungent extra smell majority of other frag samples had, and both my friend and I said ewwww when we smelled it. Dossier tho their shipping is awful, is best bang for the buck and the dupes are all spot on... (Atleast the 15 I bought). Julianna's is beautifully presented and well blended, but the price is a bit up there along side Be Layered and Alexandria with much better presentation. Their selection is minimal, and stock is always limited and fast out - they are just that good and still beginning. Dapper fragrance! 50% oil concentration! Power house longevity and all are beautiful - their replicas are not as spot on as Be Layered (Alexandria), Dossier and Julianna. However, they are affordable and sell 5ml sample sizes from $10-$15 dollars so you can kind of try before buying which I have mad respect for. Be layered and Alexandria does the same, but you have to buy the kit - I like being able to only buy 2 samples if I only want 2. I found 4 that I loved and got 30mls of. DUA I'll probably never purchase from again.
Hi Mariel! Wow! Sounds like you have really experimented well with these dupe houses. 👍👍👍 I have not purchased anything from Julianna but have looked at the site many times. Thanks for the tip on this house being worth the effort. I have not dabbled in Dapper - I don't know why, it just doesn't call to me but maybe one day. You never know! I agree the Dua bottle design is dinky. 🥴
@@VeronicaSays dapper is better for those looking to save a few extra bucks but still wanna smell bomb. The bottles are not as goofy as DUA but they aren’t as nice as Dossier or Julianna. I can’t even describe how beautiful the presentation of Juliannas is - and their return process was insanely easy. I can’t wait to purchase their love don’t be shy dupe when it drops end of July/August. Deff worth jumping on a few waitlist - for designer fragrances ima roll with Dossier but niche it’ll be Julianna and BeLayered all the way (then Dapper if the others don’t have it or I’m extra broke - I’ve got 6 horses that like getting hurt apparently). My next dupe battle is baccarat rouge 540, as I can actually wing Dossier into that one. I find it fun to just test the same ones over and over to see if my mind changes.
👋🙌Hi there!!! Love your videos. Would you consider making a video of your beast mode fragances that last 8 plus hours? And your most complimented perfumes. I enjoy watching you.
Hi Daniela!! Thank you so much. 😊 I appreciate your kind words. I made a beastmode video back when I started my channel: ruclips.net/video/yKmsq14U36Q/видео.html. It's time to do a new one though! Yes, I can do a most complimented videos. I've been mostly at home for the past year, but as we start to interact with the world again, I'll keep track of which ones are complimented and do a video. Thanks so much for the idea. 🥰🥰🥰
I have not but that house is on my list. I have a bunch of Oil Perfumery, their sister house. Which from Oakcha do you like most? Their bottles are nice 👍
Hi ..I own the discovery kit of Louboutin Loubirouge ,unfortunately not the full sized beautiful bottle, I really like the Rouge dua and it's long lasting. I would definitely repurchase especially if you like iris, vanilla and spice.
Thank you Davina! It has grown on me since the video. I do like it! And truth me told, I love the Louboutin bottles. But I refuse to pay those prices, so I will stick with the Dua version. 😊
@@VeronicaSays I also received Supernova and the Mobster's Starry Cafe. Supernova smells good but doesn't last long. I just keep reapplying throughout the day. Starry Cafe is good. I don't have any other rose fragrances so it is a good addition to my overall collection. It smells like hot cocoa mix with a little bit of rose.
Alexandria-Interplay Extrait is pretty damn close to the OG (BR540Ext)..DUA-Cherry Casino (BR540+LCherry) is FANTASTIC.. BLayered-Heaven’s Door (BR540extrait) is really good too, but I wish it had better lasting power.
Dua is hit and miss IMO. I really wish they sold samples on their website. I'm going to sell all but three that I have. I purchased 9 ! They've been sitting for a long time and nothing is getting better. That sale got me🤦
Hi Sammie!! Yesssss those sales get you! I forgot to mention in the video but I got these 4 at 30% off and had to resist adding more to the order. Which ones are you keeping?
Lol "the lime in the coconut " is hard to not think about when lime is mentioned😂. I have tried Oakcha and ALT, and have liked them. Ordered from Dossier and am waiting to try theirs. I love originals and a good dupe. Who wants to run through a 400 dollar bottle 😩when you can use the dupe mostly and save the original for special occasions?!
You can't get the song out of your head. Now I am going to sing it all night just from seeing it in your comment. 😂😂😂 Yes! Good dupes help us save money and give us lots of fun options. 💯
Hello my scent sister! I am wearing Italiano as my SOTN and did do a side-by-side test with the Italica decant. Italica has a softer smoother opening, but the issue is that it only lasts for a few mins and then goes almost dormant. The Italiano one opens a bit scratcher but calms down into a gorgeous deep coffee and pastry scent and stays present for a long time. It's a 👍👍👍 for me.
I think I would like Moonlight in Paradise, the Kilian one is one I know I would like but I'd rather not pay Kilian prices if I don't have to, I'm not gonna be precious about the bottles 🤣🤣🤣
Kilian will take all of your money 💰 honey 🍯!!! 🥴 And I love Kilian fragrances and want MORE, trust me. The Kilian bottles, with the exception of Angel's Share and Roses on Ice, are not very special (I know some people love the bottles).
Bottles? My perfumes sit in a drawer and I'm not wearing the bottle. Could care less! And actually, I like the uniformity because then you can line them up neatly. Nope, I mean, yep, some bottles are cute and all, but in the end, I just want a nice fragrance that isn't also going to cost me and arm and a leg.
@@VeronicaSays Honestly, I don't think it's a better or worse than. I'm just saying for me. Now there are some things that if they made a bottle out of it, the perfume could smell like crap and I'd probably buy a bottle of it. Like the Star Trek ones that look like the communicators. Like I'd buy those to put on a shelf. LOL.
I’ve been wanting desperately to find the best killian angles share dupe (not that I’ve smelled the original even, ha!). It just sounds like something I’ll love but can’t spend that money for it.
Absolutely! If you get either one, please let me know if you like them By the way, something in the same family as Angels' Share is Apple Crumb by Alexandria - a dupe for Oajan from Parfums de Marly. So so SO good!
@@VeronicaSays ooh! I’ll look that up. Ordered the Dua dupe (having a sale now and it looks pretty good on fragrantica). I definitely am wanting an apple cinnamon type scent.
I don’t like Be Layered. KDJ makes a great dupe for the very expensive Xerjoff Lira and even with high shipping costs to the US it’s a third of the cost and smells exactly the same! Be Layered has a weird chemically scent in my experience. Haven’t tried DUA or Alexandria.
Hi Maria, I've heard a couple of people say that they get a strange smell from Be Layered. I haven't noticed it, but apparently it's a thing. Never heard of KDJ - does that stand for something or is that the name the company goes by? I'd like to check them out. 👍👍👍
@@VeronicaSays Yes that’s the name of the company. I found out about it from “Gabby loves perfume” (think that’s the name of her channel..). I tested out their lira dupe and I also tested the real Lira and the difference is so minor and I might even like the dupe better. I didn’t buy it at first because the shipping is so expensive but it doesn’t matter because it doesn’t get anywhere near the $300 price for the real Lira. And the thing is, at first it was $48 For the largest bottle but I can get the 1.7 for just $20 shipping so all in all not a bad price for a beautiful perfume. I don’t know about the other dupes but I know Lira is great. Let us know if you try any of them!
Do you have any fragrances from Alexandria, Be Layered, or Dua? Which ones are your favorites?
I am searching for my perfect Roja Dove which led me to try Dua House. I am quite pleased actually with Mobster Aoud from Dua. From Alexandria I have From Russia with Love and Moonstruck (inspired by Lune Feline) and the inspired for Jasmin Rouge by Tom Ford. Love all of my choices :) My parfum shopping 🛍 is out of control but I have a long list waiting :))
@@almatoledo1608 hi Alma! I am just seeing this message (4 months later - sorry!). Sounds like you have had some good luck with your dupe shopping - great to hear! 💖
I have 5 - The Best One I have so far is Black Panther by Alexandria, Superb. DUA i only have two but they are solid fragrances.
I love your raw honesty, it's something that's lacking a lot in perfume reviewers. Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much! 💖🙏
Hey Veronica, now you talking...I have a plethora of inspirations
From Belayered: Full bottles
First kiss exclusive, Bella the irresistible(Parfums de marly Cassili), Caramel overdose, Vanilla Dreams, B--tch please(Tom Ford Bitter Peach) and more samples
Dossier house: I have about 12 bottles: My favorite Oriental Cherry(Tom Ford lost Cherry)
Floriental Coconut(Tom For Soleil blanc)
Julianna's perfumes: Aurora (Baccarat Rouge by MFK)
several samples
DUA FRAGRANCES: I have 18 bottles
Fatal vanilla(Tom Ford Vanille Fatale
Red mineral(Giorgi Armani Prive Rouge Malachite)
Angelic Elixir(Kilians Angel's share)
Lovebound(Kilians Rolling in love)
Love Dungeon(Boadicea Love Poison)
Caramel Delight(Xerjoff Lira)
Collateral damage(Initio Side effect)
Italiano(Xerjoff Casamorati Italica)
Drowning in vanilla(Nishane Ani)
Black Widow(Kilian Black Phantom)
Lady Elixir(Roja Elixir Pour Femme)
She loves Red(BDK Rouge Smoking)
Aphrodisiac cafe(Initio psychedelic love and Montale intense cafe
Myrrhnilla Delight(Jo Malone myrrh and tonka)
Aphrodisiac fire(Initio Psychedelic love and by the fireplace)
M'lady(a DUA original)
Melior(Parfums de marly Meliora)
Amberlicious(Hermes Amber Narguile)
That's my DUA Collection.
I love inspiration houses
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 wow!!! That is QUITE the lineup from inspiration houses! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Of these, which would you say are you absolute faves?
@@VeronicaSays First kiss exclusive and Aurora. ....from the DUA line all of them 🤣🤣🤣
Holy Cow! Fragrance Goals!
I really enjoyed this video ! I think these brands are a great way to “try” a scent without committing to the high price tag ! I have tried DUA and I do find a lot of their offerings hit or miss - most of mine are VERY oily too and I am not a huge fan of that 🥴- Alexandria has great options- I just made a little order a few days ago since I enjoyed their Lady Diana Exclusif (delina excuslif inspired) I found it lasted ALL day and I got SO many compliments on that one I had to try more 🤗 Be layered is great too I enjoy their original creations ! Julianna perfume is also excellent they have small batches of fragrances available and have a waitlist usually but they are “ready to use”
when purchased which I prefer ! Excellent video Veronica !!😍😍🥰
Thanks, Melissa! 🥰 Did you like any of the Dua fragrances? I am really enjoying Italiano (my SOTN). Sounds like Lady Diana Exclusif is a good one! I have Red Carpet Affair (a sample from Marcy) and I quite like it. 💖💖💖
Thx Veronica! My fav Dua is Aphrodesiac inspired by Psychedelic Love by Initio but I enjoy all of them … their Hypnotizing Venom is just like OG Hypnotic Poison- strong and amazing! I always wait for their big sales🥰❤️!
Hi Paige! I've been searching for an original HP - good to know the Dua version smells proper. Their sales are the way to go! Thanks!! 💖💖💖
I have several fragrances from Dua. My favorites are Royal Elixir, The Mobster (Dua Original), Poseidon's Elixir Remixed MOD 3 and Black Widow. The thing about Dua is that they are unmacerated fresh frags, so after your first test of a new bottle you wanna store them in a cool dark environment for about two to six weeks undisturbed. This is when the magic happens. A frag you didn't like can become something incredible. So try' em again: you might just have a awesome frag on your hands.
Isaac, you are totally correct. I have, since this video, purchased a bunch more and almost all of them are amazing. I still don't like that you have to wait to use them at full maturity, but it is what it is. I also have Royal Elixir and Black Widow. 👍👍👍 Thanks so much for your comment!! 🥰
Very very true and I'm more than willing, have experienced it first hand with the maceration.
This was really informative and you’re so funny! The edits are hilarious. Thanks for your honest reviews…really appreciated this video
edit; lots of helpful comments from people too
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Hi GyrlGeorge! Welcome to the channel! So glad you enjoyed the video and subbed! 🥳🥳🥳
I love Alexandria! Their 10ml x 4 travel pack is wonderful. So nice to try before you buy. Most of the time the clone satisfies my craving but sometimes I'll invest in the original. Niches is okay but I'm a designer girl.
I feel the same way! If the original is good and has strong performance, I will usually go with the original. But these clone houses really do a great job on some of these! 💖💖💖
For those who are bothered by the bottles being alike, does it bother you that Joe Malone bottles are all alike? I've never heard anyone complain about those! Anyway, I have tried all of these clone houses. And have found fragrances that I love. My favorite house by far is Dua. I love them because once they macerate fully, they are beast mode perfumes!!! ❤️
Hi Betty! Good question. The clear bottles bug me. The black intense Jo Malone bottles do not - they are more pleasing to the eye. I have since gotten a bunch more DUAs and am really enjoying them! Hate the idea of having to let them "macerate" BUT... they are in the back of my closet doing their thing. 😁 I'll come back to them at the end of the summer and give it another go. Thanks for watching dear!! 💖💖💖
Trying out dupe houses, it gets confusing to me. So far i have tried Dossier, Dapper and Lattafa (+ some other middle eastern brands). I thought I was looking for the best dupe house - which would make life so much easier since it would be a one-and-done thing, then. Maybe the fact is that different dupe houses have some scents that truly stand out and that you have to follow reviews closely to know which ones? Anyway, still looking for that perfect video that will guide me through the top ten dupe houses to pick. Maybe an idea for you?
@@desireeohrbeck2282 I am JUST seeing this message months later. And coincidentally, I have a "best dupes" video coming up! Not one house, but my favorite dupes from my collection that u personally think are worth the money. Posting within two weeks - I have to edit it.
@@VeronicaSays looking forward to it. In the meantime, I have tried DUA, Lattafa, Dapper, King, Dossier, be layered, and Genre and definitely have my favorites. Can't wait to see your video 😊
Also, have you tried Andromeda's Moon? - sooo many dupe houses. I guess it must be easy to make dips and that it is easy to make money from... Makes me wonder how much it actually cost in liquids (I know r&d, marketing etc goes from n to it, but still...)
I just placed my first DUA order, I bought, Her Ambition (inspired by BDK Pas Se Soir), Desire II (inspired by Xerjoff Cruz Del Sur II) and Aphrodisiac (inspired by Initio Psychedelic Love). They were all blind buys, so I will have to report back on how they are. I have tested many Alexandria's but nothing grabbed me enough to pull the trigger on a full bottle.
Hi Kathie! Thanks so much for watching. I would love to hear your impressions of the Dua frags you ordered!! 🥰
Kathie, what is your experience with the Psychedelic Love dupe? Would you recommend it?
I just made my first dua order.... I'm waiting on scrumptious and her ambition
I just ordered Her Ambition also! 🥳
@@teamthoth , please do not forget to let your fragrances macerate before you wear them. Sixty days is best , since every item is made to order. The oils need time to develop and settle. If you try to use your Duas, Alexandrias etc.. right away, they will not smell properly at all. You may make harsh judgements or even dislike them if they are not macerated correctly. Hope this helps. Oh, I see she mentions maceration in her video. Great!
Yes! I have Red Carpet Affair from Julianna's Perfume, Addicted from Be Layered, Caramel Overdose & First Kiss Exclusive from Be Layered, Gourmand Orange Blossom from Dossier, and Dreamy Elixir from Dua. I really enjoy all of them. I also have a couple more on the way from Dua: vanilla overload (SDV clone)& dark chocolate, rum and vanilla (gourmand Coquin clone). Since SDV and Gourmand Coquin are really hard to find, I appreciate the clones. Same with Red Carpet Affair being a clone of Angelique noir.
Wow you have quite the collection there!! Would love to hear your thoughts on the Coquin inspired one when you test it. 🥰🥰🥰
@@VeronicaSays it should be here in a few days and I'll report back to you😊
@@mariac4327 awesome thank you!
I have 40+ duas they are all really good. But if you want me to name 5. I would say carnal Gray, collateral damage, another 13 shades, purple sapphire, action nova
Hi there, wow - 40+ is a big commitment! 😁 I've tried Collateral Damage - really nice! Thanks for watching 💖
@@VeronicaSays you should try Heritage by dua its so good. And keeps going even after 8-10 hours
@@Princeh4578 thanks for the recommendation!
Your makeup and hair look SO pretty! You look so soft youthful in soft pink colors and clothes! I'm binge watching vids...as per usual, lol- I NEED A LIFE! LIKE, FOR REAL! Yay!!!!....now I know which VIW clone to get!!!
Awww you are so kind. I had some goooood foundation on in this video too. Now if I could only remember what it was? 😂 Yes this VIW clone is the bomb.com! Love it.
I love that you correct grammatical errors that NO ONE would have caught...Once a teacher...
Thanks for seeing that effort! Yes, it's totally the teacher in me! 🤣
I agree! It’s so rare these days, it seems people can no longer spell ! Grammatical errors are everywhere, especially the misuse of tenses and lack of superlatives. I think part of it’s because young people don’t read books like we did growing up.
I remember watching this video & all your DUA videos up until recently and you are the reason why I started looking into this house. The fact that you have so many DUA bottles, makes me believe that they are a great to purchase from. I have only one bottle that I don’t really care for but I’m gonna place it in my closet to make it do what it does. The quality itself is awesome so I have to admit, I was all for team Oakcha, but I do see other dupes houses like DUA and Julianna out beat Oakcha when it comes to similarity to fragrances. Great video!
Hi Leilani! Yes, child. I purchased so many Duas! Some are awesome, some are not, but that's how it goes when you buy so many. Which ones are your faves? I like Oakcha too! And Julianna's Perfumes. My fave dude house is definitely Alexandria. 👍👍👍
How does Dapper compare to Alexandria?
@@desireeohrbeck2282 Hi Desiree, I've never tried any Dapper fragrances.
Also, I was looking at KDJ, do you know them? - you can choose different sizes and different oil%. I don't see a lot of reviews but very curious as to what you would think. Would you consider a review of Dapper and KDJ?
@@desireeohrbeck2282 unfortunately, I don't have anything from KDJ either. I'm sorry! If I ever pick up anything from either KDJ or Dapper, I'll weave that content into a video. Thanks!
Be Layered First Kiss Exclusive smells exactly like Delina exclusif to me. Alexandria fragrances vanilla doree smells like Guerlain spiriteuse double vanille. Those are the best dupes I have experienced so far. Long lasting. This is an informative video.
Yesss! 🙌🏼 I have the Be Layered and it is an excellent dupe for Parfums de Marly version. Vanilla Doree is on my list to pick up. Thank you for watching! 💖💖💖
Would you also review Dapper, FM World, and Genre? Love this video, i think I have watched it five times now... So helpful
Hiiiii Desiree! 💖 First of all, thank you so much. You are so kind to watch this video multiple times. 🥰 I have Essence and Apples & Aces from Genre - both are a "yes" for me. Dapper I am hesitant about. The bottles... 🥴 I am not familiar with FM World. I do have other videos where I review other dupes though if you'd like to check those out.
Awesome review and video, V!!! 😍😍😍 For the Dua that you didn't like, see if you like it after it sits for like 6 weeks - I've heard that can be really be key with them (but you're right - we should really be able to use them right away)
Hey Joss!! Thanks for watching. I will definitely keep the Dua ones and try them in a month or so. 🥰🥰🥰
I have only started exploring DUA a few weeks ago and now have 10 bottles and am pretty wild about them :) I can already see myself ending up with hundreds of Dua’s.
Totally! Careful - it can become a whole addiction unto itself! 😁
Loved the video and love this comment thread - i am learning a ton!
Hi Desiree! Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed it and found the comments
helpful! 💖💖💖
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks for the shout out! Italiano yummm i loved all the thumbs up hahahaa! Unfortunately you sound like me, the ratio of hits and misses with dua ahhhhh! but the one that's so good always sends me back for more... the terrible rabbit hole! do you feel you can smell the oil in duas? i smelled/felt the oil more in be layereds (specifically first kiss exclusif). Great video per usual!💜
Thank you so much!!! Italiano is special. Such a comforting fragrance! And I forgot to mention that I got the 30% off discount which made the deal even sweeter (pun intended 🤣). I didn't smell the oils, good question. But I'll keep trying the other ones I didn't like at first to see if my opinion changes. You never know, sometimes fragrances grow on you over time.
Awesome Review! I want to try that Hawaiian Volcano! 😋--Talk about a bomb clone house, Fragrenza...whaaat!? 🤯😍 their version of PDM Oajan (called Ojen) is bananas! So is their Xerjoff inspiration of Lira (called Limon e vaniglia) I'm going crazy over this house!! I also heard that Alexandria Frags version of Nishane Ani (called H'Ani) is dope, I plan to try that next. Finally, Alt Fragrances' Cherry smash is a great clone of TF Lost Cherry w/ a slightly sweeter touch as well as their Crystal Smash for BR540.(its super slight tho) While I will buy niche or designer from time to time, I refuse to turn my nose up to a good clone house, no ma'am! 😌💅🏾 also check out Juliana Parfums....they are good trouble.
H'Ani is worth the hype. Very good dupe! I also want Hawaii Volcano Intense. Maybe next summer. Girl! I do not get uppity about dupes. Sometimes the OG is better, sometimes a dupe is better. I'm good with both! I have checked Julianna's Parfums - another great dupe house. Will look up Fragrenza - thanks for the heads up. 💖 And thanks for watching! 🥰
I LOVE a good dupe! I wish we had Be Layered over here, I've heard they have some real bangers 👌🙌👍
I love a good dupe also! Bring on the savings 💖💖💖
That GIF you put up when talking about the DUA fragrances maceration process 😂
Chelsea Peretti? 🤣🤣🤣 Have you ever watched Brooklyn 99? Such a great show !!
@@VeronicaSays it’s my husband’s favorite show! She’s hilarious!!!
@@brookesosa5032 yes one of the best shows EVER
Dossier is an excellent company for dupe fragrances
I have yet to try Dossier but they are on the list to try! 🥰
Hey Veronica! Glad your husband came around on Royal Equestrian! It’s a stunner. Me and the wife just smelled Virgin Island Water for the first time at LuuLuu’s meet up last week. I was trying to remember which clone people were hyping, and you just reminded me. Hawaii Volcano! Gracias!
Hi Mario!! Hawaii Volcano is just as good and more projecting and longer lasting than Creed VIW. Let me know what you think of it if you pick it up.
Italiano is delicious !!!!! I love mine so much! Great video!
Thank you so much! 💖💖💖
Hi Veronica- I enjoy trying fragrances from clone houses. I have some niche fragrances that I love wearing but are way to expensive to wear on a daily basis.
I just purchased Rich Santal by Montagne which is a dupe for Santal Complet by Fragrance Du Bois . I'm waiting for it to come so I can compare it to the original.
Hi Dionne! Yes, it's fun to experiment with clone houses from time to time. A good mix of fragrances keeps the collection fresh. Ooooh, would love to hear your impressions of that Montagne one when it arrives! Thanks for watching 💖
I only have one fragrance by The DUA Brand, but it's a really nice one. It's called "She Loves Red", inspired by "Rouge Smoking" by BDK Parfums (I've never smelled this, so I can't say if it's close or not). It's a grown-up gourmand scent: cherry-vanilla, but it also smells really clean. Notes are Cherry, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Black Vanilla, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood, White Musk, Labdanum, Violet, and Ambroxan. I didn't like it at all at first, and was really disappointed. I let it macerate for a couple of weeks and _now_ it smells quite nice 😊
Wonderful! I know several people who own that Dua and they all rave about it. 💖🥰
Hey Veronica, have you tried DUA's dupe for EBK Ruby n Vanilla Intense? I just ordered it since they're 30% off. Very curious! I haven't tried the OG
Hi Danielle, I have not! I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on it! 💯👍
@@VeronicaSays thanks for letting me know! I'll probably do a review of it and let ya know ;)
Hi beautiful! 🤗🥰❤️I can't believe I missed so many of your recent videos. I'm catching up on them now. Life has been crazy busy lately with work, RUclips and kids. 😊
No worries!! Life first, catching up on RUclips videos second (or third or fourth). Thanks for stopping in!@
@@VeronicaSays 🥰❤️
I don’t have any dupe fragrances as of yet, but they are tempting. I really appreciate your views on those you tried. I enjoy your videos so much!
Hi Debbie! Thank you for the kind words! 🙏 Do let me know if you pick up any from these houses and your thoughts on them!
Thanks for the review! Is the coffee note in Dua Italiano pretty prominent? I've smelled so many "coffee" fragrances that actually have very little coffee! Ha ha!
It's decent. If you want very prominent, check out Coffee Addict by Theodoros Kalotinis. I know what you mean about "faint" coffee notes!
@@VeronicaSays Thank you! :)
I have one from Dua which is great, it's the B540 Extrait Dupe, very long lasting, would like to try more for sure 🙌👌😎
I need to check out more of them! 👍👍👍
I love Alexandria!!!!!!! DUA hasn't driven me crazy yet.
So many great options for different fragrance tastes 🥰
Amazing video my lovely! I haven’t tried any of these dupes. I agree about the bottles, definitely part of the experience for me ❤️
Hi Chantel! Thank you sooo much! 🥰🥰🥰
Its not just Dua. all clone house fragrances are poured to order and need time to sit so the oils come together. some fragrances smell good on first spray but get even better and also perform better when you let them macerate for a while.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing this! 👍🥰
I do not think they use many natural oils (extraits), because there are very expensive.
@@elisabeth400 Extrait concentration just means that they use a higher percentage of fragrance oil than an EDT, EDP or Parfum would have in them. I'm not sure of the quality of the oils they use but based on how close they smell to the original fragrances it's safe to say they don't use low quality oils. I'm sure they probably cut corners on some of the more expensive raw materials but nothing I ever bought from Alexandria ever smelled cheaply made. Dua for the most part is the same but I have had a few from them that didn't smell close to the originals because of the oils they used.
@@Fresh_Indeed I know what extrait concentration means, i am a perfume collector. I wrote about natural fragrance oils.. And: extrait de parfum means pure parfume-it is the same. I will try Dua and Alexandria, thank you for the information. 🙂 I hope they deliver to Austria.
@@elisabeth400 I would recommend Alexandria over DUA honestly. All their fragrances are Extrait de Parfum concentration (so are DUAs) but Alexandria takes more time with their clones of niche fragrances resulting in a higher quality and all around smoother blended final product.
Omg! Those clapping Flinstone feets got me flatlining over here! You're too funnnnny!!!!!
😂😂😂 Glad you enjoy my silliness.
Great video, thanks for sharing 💕
Hi Asra! 👋 Thank you for watching! 💖
Close Encounter "watch out hubby" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Woo hoo!!!!! I didn't realise they did original perfumes, good to know 👍👍
Right?! 😂 Those descriptions on the websites are just BEYOND. 😁😁😁 Close Encounter IS really nice though.
Hi Veronica,
Did you try Alexandria’s dupe for lune feline, I think it’s moonstruck? Did you try it? I love love lune feline but can’t afford it. Would love a good dupe for this
I do have it now and I like it! I don't have Lune Feline but the dupe smells how people describe it.
I love Dua's Popped Cherry (Lost Cherry clone), Cherry Casino (Lost Cherry and BR40 hybrid), Miss Congeniality (Delina exclusif clone), Drowning in Vanilla (Ani), Caramel Delight (Lira clone) and Tale of a Sea Seduction (Sex and the Sea Neroli clone). All addictive although not sure how close they are to the originals except for Popped Cherry which is really close.
Hi Frances! Since this video, I have purchased an embarrassing number of Dua frags, including Drowning in Vanilla, Cherry Casino, and Caramel Delight. I admit, they are NICE! 💖 Thanks so much for watching. 👌
@@VeronicaSays Hi..Would you say they are soot on,or just slightly close..Would you say BE LAYERED or DUA is the best to shop for clones?
@@VeronicaSays Btw love your eyeshadow..looks awesome..
@@melinatedvessel6840 thank you so much!! 🥰
@@melinatedvessel6840 I think it depends on the specific fragrance. Generally, I find Alexandria dupes to be closest, but I recommend looking at reviews on Fragrantica to be sure. Most of these dupes are super close.
Hello beautiful! I haven’t tried any from these houses! Watching! 😍
Hey my lovely friend!! I bet you would enjoy some of the Be Layered originals!
That Italiano though !!! 😍😍😍
Yes honey!!! Between that and my new Coffee Addict, I am ALLLLL set!! 🥰
You are having fun with the editing. I love it!!!!!!!!!
I ammmmm!! 😁😁😁
I own 13 Duas and yes it's kind of suck you have to wait for maseration but once is done it's very good.
Thank you! I know many people agree with you and mine are sitting and waiting to "mature." I look forward to trying them again. 😊
Loved this dupe video. Keep them coming! Thank you!
Hi Martha, Thank you soooo much!! 🥰
Love this! Those test strips you have are too cute! Zara Gardenia is so so close to YSL Black Opium - it’s kind of crazy! Close Encounter sounds delicious! 💕
Thank you! Close Encounter is beautiful! There are some really great ones. I've never tried Zara Gardenia. Which other ones from Zara do you like?
@@VeronicaSays my favorites are Femme and Rose Marshmallow Candy! 💕
DUA’s Dark Angelica is a wonderful alternative to Guerlain’s Angelique Noir, at less than half the price per ounce. ✅ And it projects & lasts!!
Hi Barb, thanks for the recommendation! Would love to try that. 😊
For you sick is the best dupe for love don’t be shy? Thanks 🙏
Hi Lily! Thanks for watching. I'm not sure I understand your question. Can you rephrase it?
@@VeronicaSays ha yes I wrote wrong sorry 😂 I’m looking for a dupe of love don’t be shy by killian thanks 🙏
@Lily Famiglietti Beauty ♥️ oh! Try Kiss Don't Be Shy from Alexandria Fragrances or Floral Marshmallow from Dossier. Both are amazing dupes!
@@VeronicaSays thanks a lot love ❤️
Dupe fragrances are so controversial, and I am so glad you made this video!! I have one Julianna's Perfume, and 4 Duas. I LOVE them all, and I am afraid I might have to try more. 😂. My favorite Duas are Gold Fluid (MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold) and Dazed (Byredo's Sundazed). ❤️❤️
Thank you! And oooohhhhh I need to try Gold Fluid and Dazed! Yes dupes are controversial for sure! Thanks for watching!
@Stephanie Ella I have had Dazed in my cart for a while! 👍👍👍
Did you ever tested it next to the OG fluidity gold? If it's really close I'll order 😀
@@jj9501 No I did not. I only smelled the original in store, and they seemed very similar to my memory.
@@christinemcmorris2602 thanks!
Be Layered Caramel Overdose and Dossier Floral Marshmallow are EXACT dupes for Kilian, Love Don’t be Shy. The new version anyway, because I’ve never tried the original. Do I regret buying the real thing? No! I mean the bottle presentation is beautiful. I just wear that one on more special occasions, and honestly, I’ll even buy the refill when I run out. Don’t ask me why! I don’t know why 😂.
I just bought Xerjoff Lira and Italica too, and I’m looking for some dupes to make them last longer. So I’m definitely getting Dua Italiano
Hi GyrlGeorge! 💖 Hey, as I always say - it's your collection and you do whatever you PLEASE! If you want dupes and the original, so be it! 🤩🥰💖 I have Kiss Don't Be Shy from Alexandria and I'm sure it's the same formula as Caramel Overdose since they're sister companies. So good! 🙌🥳
Never heard of these but i do have dupes from Zara for Santal 33 and Vibrant Leather dupe for Aventus. Really nice wearing myself!!!.
The song put a lime in the coconut ..drink it all up find it super catchy 👍😃💗💗
Was intrestesting to listen to this video .Thanks!!!!
I didn't know Zara had a Santal 33 dupe! So much to explore from Zara. Yes the lime in the coconut song is super catchy! An earworm kind of song. 😊
@@VeronicaSays its discontinued now. It was Zara scent #1.
Royal Equestrian is my favorite and one of my most complimented
I could see that! Such a warm and well done fragrance. 😊
I have all of them - hehe well not ALL of them, but I have some from each dupe house. DUA is my absolute least favorite, which sucks cause I was most excited from them. I ordered a bunch of samples from the "official sample page" and they all just have this weird after smell... not sure if its the oil they use but it gives it a sort of pungent lingering sent that makes me nauseated. I have two full bottles I got before the samples, and only one of them is okay... I never reach for either of them. I also agree the bottles are kind of silly. I did a test on Delina Exclusif against (I did my first ever youtube video on comparing which yikes- I was all over the place in it and should probably redo it) Be Layered, DUA, Dapper and Julianna Fragrance... First kiss was 98% but Julianna was right up next to it - not as power house beast mode, but also better blended. Dapper was 85% as it was a bit more citrusy, and yet I actually liked it the most as it counteracted some of the overly harshness. DUA was a no go never gunna wear on Miss Congeniality. It was 75 % as it just had that strong pungent extra smell majority of other frag samples had, and both my friend and I said ewwww when we smelled it. Dossier tho their shipping is awful, is best bang for the buck and the dupes are all spot on... (Atleast the 15 I bought). Julianna's is beautifully presented and well blended, but the price is a bit up there along side Be Layered and Alexandria with much better presentation. Their selection is minimal, and stock is always limited and fast out - they are just that good and still beginning. Dapper fragrance! 50% oil concentration! Power house longevity and all are beautiful - their replicas are not as spot on as Be Layered (Alexandria), Dossier and Julianna. However, they are affordable and sell 5ml sample sizes from $10-$15 dollars so you can kind of try before buying which I have mad respect for. Be layered and Alexandria does the same, but you have to buy the kit - I like being able to only buy 2 samples if I only want 2. I found 4 that I loved and got 30mls of. DUA I'll probably never purchase from again.
Hi Mariel! Wow! Sounds like you have really experimented well with these dupe houses. 👍👍👍 I have not purchased anything from Julianna but have looked at the site many times. Thanks for the tip on this house being worth the effort. I have not dabbled in Dapper - I don't know why, it just doesn't call to me but maybe one day. You never know! I agree the Dua bottle design is dinky. 🥴
@@VeronicaSays dapper is better for those looking to save a few extra bucks but still wanna smell bomb. The bottles are not as goofy as DUA but they aren’t as nice as Dossier or Julianna. I can’t even describe how beautiful the presentation of Juliannas is - and their return process was insanely easy. I can’t wait to purchase their love don’t be shy dupe when it drops end of July/August. Deff worth jumping on a few waitlist - for designer fragrances ima roll with Dossier but niche it’ll be Julianna and BeLayered all the way (then Dapper if the others don’t have it or I’m extra broke - I’ve got 6 horses that like getting hurt apparently). My next dupe battle is baccarat rouge 540, as I can actually wing Dossier into that one. I find it fun to just test the same ones over and over to see if my mind changes.
@@MarielSpencerStudio thank you! I did look at the Julianna's site and get on waiting lists. Good luck with the horses! 💖💖💖
👋🙌Hi there!!! Love your videos. Would you consider making a video of your beast mode fragances that last 8 plus hours? And your most complimented perfumes. I enjoy watching you.
Hi Daniela!! Thank you so much. 😊 I appreciate your kind words. I made a beastmode video back when I started my channel: ruclips.net/video/yKmsq14U36Q/видео.html. It's time to do a new one though! Yes, I can do a most complimented videos. I've been mostly at home for the past year, but as we start to interact with the world again, I'll keep track of which ones are complimented and do a video. Thanks so much for the idea. 🥰🥰🥰
That helps me understand. I don't mind waiting for it to macerate
I don't either but I can understand the aggravation around it.
Have u tried oakcha
I have not but that house is on my list. I have a bunch of Oil Perfumery, their sister house. Which from Oakcha do you like most? Their bottles are nice 👍
@@VeronicaSays I bought a bunch and I really like them
havent tried anything yet from these houses but I'm definitely interested in dua and be layered.
Hi Mel! Thanks for watching and please let us know if you decide to pick up any and, if so, what you think. 💖💖💖
ok love!
I have only tried Be Layered dupes and they are good. 😊
Most that I have tried from Be Layered have been wonderful!
Hi ..I own the discovery kit of Louboutin Loubirouge ,unfortunately not the full sized beautiful bottle, I really like the Rouge dua and it's long lasting. I would definitely repurchase especially if you like iris, vanilla and spice.
Thank you Davina! It has grown on me since the video. I do like it! And truth me told, I love the Louboutin bottles. But I refuse to pay those prices, so I will stick with the Dua version. 😊
I'm totally with you on loving the bottles but I just cannot justify paying 300.00 for ANY bottle of perfume lol
Amen, sister!! It better scratch my back and wash my dishes for $300. 😂😂😂
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Hi darling I’m here 🤩
Hello beautiful friend! 🥰
I just received Dua Ecstasy in the mail this week and am loving it. Inspired by Amouge Jubilation XXV
Hi Victor, wonderful! Do you have any other Duas? They have SUCH a wide range of "inspired by" fragrances.
@@VeronicaSays I also received Supernova and the Mobster's Starry Cafe. Supernova smells good but doesn't last long. I just keep reapplying throughout the day. Starry Cafe is good. I don't have any other rose fragrances so it is a good addition to my overall collection. It smells like hot cocoa mix with a little bit of rose.
@@cvaguam thanks for sharing. I want to try out a bunch of their gourmands. People rave and rave about Dua fragrances!
@@VeronicaSays Yes, me too! I'm looking forward to your reviews.
@@cvaguam thank you soooo much! 💖💖💖
I don’t own any of these but l will definitely try to get my hands on the good ones.
Yes, some are better than others! Check out review videos first. 🥰
Great review
Thank you so much! 🥰
Close Encounter sounds delish! 😋
Lala, it ISSSSSS!!!
Great content!
Thank you Raquel! 🙏
OOHH this is going to be a good one!
You already know! 😉😉😉
Great video!
Hi Jackie! Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
Alexandria-Interplay Extrait is pretty damn close to the OG (BR540Ext)..DUA-Cherry Casino (BR540+LCherry) is FANTASTIC..
BLayered-Heaven’s Door (BR540extrait) is really good too, but I wish it had better lasting power.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these! 👍👍👍 I have Cherry Casino now.
I just ordered dua Italiano that is literally how I want to smell🤣🤣
Awesome! Would love to hear your thoughts when you get it! 💖💖💖
Dua is hit and miss IMO. I really wish they sold samples on their website. I'm going to sell all but three that I have. I purchased 9 ! They've been sitting for a long time and nothing is getting better. That sale got me🤦
Hi Sammie!! Yesssss those sales get you! I forgot to mention in the video but I got these 4 at 30% off and had to resist adding more to the order. Which ones are you keeping?
@@VeronicaSays I'm keeping Love dungeon , Cherry casino and drowning in vanilla.
Which ones did you sell? Was it not blended well or you just didn't like the scent?
Great episode.
Thank you friend!!
Lol!!! You have sold me on Italiano now!!!
I think you'll like it! 🥰
Lol "the lime in the coconut " is hard to not think about when lime is mentioned😂. I have tried Oakcha and ALT, and have liked them. Ordered from Dossier and am waiting to try theirs. I love originals and a good dupe. Who wants to run through a 400 dollar bottle 😩when you can use the dupe mostly and save the original for special occasions?!
You can't get the song out of your head. Now I am going to sing it all night just from seeing it in your comment. 😂😂😂 Yes! Good dupes help us save money and give us lots of fun options. 💯
I love a good clone of dupe 💞
Me too - such fun finds!!!
Would you say you like Italiano better than your memory of Italica? I WANT that!! This was wonderful. I love hanging out with you! xo
Hello my scent sister! I am wearing Italiano as my SOTN and did do a side-by-side test with the Italica decant. Italica has a softer smoother opening, but the issue is that it only lasts for a few mins and then goes almost dormant. The Italiano one opens a bit scratcher but calms down into a gorgeous deep coffee and pastry scent and stays present for a long time. It's a 👍👍👍 for me.
Veronica Says Sold!
Interesting we have some of these dupe houses
Hi Brigitte! Do you have any of these or know anyone who does?
I hear you on the bottle
Two thumbs and two thoes...I knew what you meant. :)
Thank you for understanding my silliness! 😂😂😂
I'm all for the husband's fantasy video! (Sorry? Not sorry?) :p
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I think I would like Moonlight in Paradise, the Kilian one is one I know I would like but I'd rather not pay Kilian prices if I don't have to, I'm not gonna be precious about the bottles 🤣🤣🤣
Kilian will take all of your money 💰 honey 🍯!!! 🥴 And I love Kilian fragrances and want MORE, trust me. The Kilian bottles, with the exception of Angel's Share and Roses on Ice, are not very special (I know some people love the bottles).
I love fragrances PERIODT! lol
Alllll of them, regardless of price, house, or whatever. 🥰🥰🥰
Put your dua bottle in the refrigerator for 48hrs it will maserate it for you. Smells way better
Thanks for this tip, Bobby! 💖
Refrigerator (frigit temperature) can destroy the fragrance molecules.
Happy Thursday
And now Happy Friday 🥰
Bottles? My perfumes sit in a drawer and I'm not wearing the bottle. Could care less! And actually, I like the uniformity because then you can line them up neatly. Nope, I mean, yep, some bottles are cute and all, but in the end, I just want a nice fragrance that isn't also going to cost me and arm and a leg.
👍👍👍 Fair enough. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@@VeronicaSays Honestly, I don't think it's a better or worse than. I'm just saying for me. Now there are some things that if they made a bottle out of it, the perfume could smell like crap and I'd probably buy a bottle of it. Like the Star Trek ones that look like the communicators. Like I'd buy those to put on a shelf. LOL.
@@fifimsp I totally get it! 💖💖💖
I’ve been wanting desperately to find the best killian angles share dupe (not that I’ve smelled the original even, ha!). It just sounds like something I’ll love but can’t spend that money for it.
Hi Kara - several houses have great dupes. I suggest Alexandria Fragrances' version or Dua's version. 👌🏼
@@VeronicaSays thank you! I have yet to try those dupe houses (alt has been my main choice but they don’t have that dupe). I appreciate your help!
Absolutely! If you get either one, please let me know if you like them
By the way, something in the same family as Angels' Share is Apple Crumb by Alexandria - a dupe for Oajan from Parfums de Marly. So so SO good!
@@VeronicaSays ooh! I’ll look that up. Ordered the Dua dupe (having a sale now and it looks pretty good on fragrantica). I definitely am wanting an apple cinnamon type scent.
Got the sampler set from belayered . Only liked mias blend.
Mia's Blend is gorgeous though! I added that one to cart then stopped since I still had the sample.
🎵Put the lime in the coconut 🥥 🎵
Always and every day 🤣🤣🤣
‘’Lime’’ 😂
I love dua they take to long to send it.
Yeah the shipping can take a long time.
TWO TOES UP AND 👍
🤣 I was having too much fun as you can see
@@VeronicaSays I'm here for it.
Freudian slip oops 😅😂😂😂
Right?! Where is MY head. 🤣
Tried first kiss and first kiss exclusive . Hate them both
Okay that surprises me! I would have thought you would like those, especially the exclusive one.
interesting. Have you smelt Delina n Exclusif. Did you like those
I don’t like Be Layered. KDJ makes a great dupe for the very expensive Xerjoff Lira and even with high shipping costs to the US it’s a third of the cost and smells exactly the same! Be Layered has a weird chemically scent in my experience. Haven’t tried DUA or Alexandria.
Hi Maria, I've heard a couple of people say that they get a strange smell from Be Layered. I haven't noticed it, but apparently it's a thing. Never heard of KDJ - does that stand for something or is that the name the company goes by? I'd like to check them out. 👍👍👍
@@VeronicaSays Yes that’s the name of the company. I found out about it from “Gabby loves perfume” (think that’s the name of her channel..). I tested out their lira dupe and I also tested the real Lira and the difference is so minor and I might even like the dupe better. I didn’t buy it at first because the shipping is so expensive but it doesn’t matter because it doesn’t get anywhere near the $300 price for the real Lira. And the thing is, at first it was $48 For the largest bottle but I can get the 1.7 for just $20 shipping so all in all not a bad price for a beautiful perfume. I don’t know about the other dupes but I know Lira is great. Let us know if you try any of them!
You know, it's hard to beat a deal like that!! Thanks for bringing this company to my attention. I hope to check them out soon! 🥰🥰🥰
@@VeronicaSays Just so you know, the full price to me was about $69, or 50 pounds in British currency.
It’s good quality in my opinion but I need to try a second one to tell for sure.
Dont like coffee in fragrance 😪
That's okay. 😊