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@abufulaan2441
5 жыл бұрын
dua is an arabic word as you can see with the arabic calligraphy on the bottle label. it is pronounced as two syllables du-aa
@CurlyScents
5 жыл бұрын
Great video Dan. Really appreciate you covering ALL aspects of fragrance with no fear whatsoever. 👏👏
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Andrea. I appreciate that.
@ryanhuerta1024
5 жыл бұрын
Dua clones do what they set out to do. Provide an oppurtunity to smell unique at an affordable price. They seem to perform amazingly consistent as well. Good option for the frag addict.
@curtchaffee
5 жыл бұрын
I have three bottles of Casino Royal Nights in my cabinet. Crazy good rendition of BR 540. And yes it performs better. No shame in enjoying any fragrance if it works for you.
@CurlyScents
5 жыл бұрын
Curt, do you find it close to the EDP or Extrait? I’ve heard a few people saying that it’s very close to the EDP even though it’s an Extrait clone.
@curtchaffee
5 жыл бұрын
@@CurlyScents Hi Andrea! I would say this one has the EDP scent profile, but the Extrait performance. I get frequent compliments but would wear it anyway. 🤩
@BryanRossthemanwithanose
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing Vert Instinct, Dan. Green Valley is one of my favorite Creeds and probably the nicest and most "magical" of the "green" Creeds I've smelled. If Vert Instinct even captures 50% of the beauty it did a great job! The Creed has a very soft grassy bitterness and a hint of dark sweetness, rather fruity, which must be the blackcurrant.
@justaddlight
5 жыл бұрын
Careful with those clones Dan. Identify theft is a real concern. Plus they tend to last longer, so you know...watch out in the bedroom.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha thanks!
@stevenweix4330
2 жыл бұрын
Chypre Extraordinaire is possibly my favorite fragrance of all time (believe me, I wish it weren't true) so I was so pleased to see that you had this on your channel -- I JUST received Chypre X from Dua (my first Dua purchase ever) and I will be very honest and say I had low expectations, probably because I own a full bottle of Roja's CE... I was so surprised by how wonderful Dua's version is... I will say it's 93-95% the same in the opening (I like Roja's a TINY bit more) but after 20-25 mins, they are 97% identical... An average wearer (though I can't imagine any "average wearer" having much familiarity with Chypre Extraordinaire) would really not depict a difference between them. I might actually admit that while the Roja version has a SLIGHTLY SLIGHTLY better opening, the overall performance including longevity is better in the Dua version... I feel guilty typing that. Anyway, thanks for reviewing this and I hope others might give Chypre X a try... I really love both of them.
@nycfragrances
5 жыл бұрын
I just ordered Vert Instinct and it's on its way looking forward to smelling it...I'm also getting Invasion Of The Barbers...I do enjoy the performance of the Dua Fragrances
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
I hope you will review them! Just subbed to your channel.
@jstacks444
5 жыл бұрын
How does Vert Instinct perform
@salgeno2849
5 жыл бұрын
I purchased DUA at the barbers 💈 and was in love...I was even grateful due the high price tag and no discount sites having the original.
@hypnotoads
5 жыл бұрын
I’m intrigued by the chemistry more than the fragrances themselves. I wouldn’t say my recent DUA purchases are winning me over, but they are certainly less offensive than my initial response indicated. Still oily though, and certainly with less depth than the originals (although like you Dan, I’ve never had a smell of Green Valley, but I suspect it was a little more refined). I’m no chemist, but to me all the DUA’s I purchased have the same kind of opening, a sort of plastic chemical whiff. I can only deduce that this is some sort of ‘carrier’ that the oils reside in? I’m probably wrong but that’s my theory FWIW... Keep up the good work Dan 😊👍
@FragranceFanatic
5 жыл бұрын
Dua does a great job. Highly recommend to check out Genre Parfums as well, a new upcoming fragrance house that offers excellent quality and an unmatched price point for the amount you receive. Great video though!
@charlieburris338
5 жыл бұрын
I have 4 duas and i love them all. Ive never smelled green valley but if it is anything like vert instinct then it was a winner! Supernova is my favorite though. Nice video. Take care.
@jameswalpole2468
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the review Dan it has been tricky finding a comparison of the two with the Roja Dove one being so prohibitively expensive! Just purchased the Dua version and felt assured by your review of it!
@SCENTimental
5 жыл бұрын
Really great insight on all these offering Dan and the Chypre X looks really interesting. I was lucky enough to try both Poseidon's Elixir 11z and the original Aventus 11z01. I'd say the opening is notably different however, the real magic lies in the dry down which is very similar to the original 11z01. I've also tried the Emperor Extrait by Parfums Vintage which is perhaps the most well balanced Aventus clone but I found that apart from the opening, Poseidon's Elixir 11Z successfully managed to capture the real DNA of the original Aventus and it's distinct smokiness from back in the day that I fell in love with. Perhaps it's just a case of preference of smokiness over fruitiness for me. I'd never pay for any of the current batches of Aventus and the older batches are just too ridiculously priced so I guess we'd just have to use these "clones" unless somehow miraculously Creed manages to bring the original DNA back.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. Great analysis. I love your channel.
@SCENTimental
5 жыл бұрын
@@MrSmelly1977 Thank you very much ☺️
@MehdiScent
5 жыл бұрын
Useful video.... appreciate that
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thank Mehdi.
@noneknwsbrah
5 жыл бұрын
Question is, what the hell kind of ingredients does he use to be able to produce an identical scents in 24 hours. Talking about Dua.
@itskyyuuuu
5 жыл бұрын
Synthetic ones.
@TheDutchSandwich
5 жыл бұрын
They probably run it through a GC-MS (gas chromatography mass spectrometer)
@JT-rx1eo
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, that $1000+ Roja Parfums fragrance was deflated to about $9.95 when that civet note was revealed. And I have Dua Vert Instinct, and it is very verdantly green. Probably the most verdantly green frag I've ever smelled. But I'm wondering where all that greenness is coming from. Looking at the note breakdown I don't see it. I don't see "green notes", grass or anything else that looks obviously greenish. Any ideas?
@michaelmilner2090
5 жыл бұрын
Great review of more Duas that I own. The Chypre Extraordinaire is pretty loud; lasts forever and ever indeed. Great, descriptions, rough and corny joke. I find Dua's "smoky" birch heavy Aventusi to be more pleasant than corresponding Parfums Vintage takes (Noir, etc). Dua seem to be focusing more on the exclusive, expensive scents with their new releases. I sampled their take on Xerjoff JTC 400 - not for me but a couple sprays on a strip can used as a strong 2-3 day room scent-er. Only days till I order 100 ml Emperor Extrait, the last high-end Aventus clone!
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. Yes I find they last really well.
@crsilvabz007
5 жыл бұрын
TKS Michael. So you have tried emperor extrait? Do you think that is better than 11z? I'd like to have the best clones of the smokey and fruitier versions... I guess that 11z and emperor edp match that goal. What do you think? Really tks
@johnkennedy9078
5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else on a frantic mission to acquire the very best Aventus Clones? I spent over $500 in the past 2 weeks with Pineapple Vintage, Perfume Parlour, Alexandria, and Dua.. Looking forward to receiving these and i'll update here on my fav when I test them. Ftr I am more of a fan of the smokier Aventus classics. I basically became so frustrated (rather pissed) after spending almost $500 on two recent Creed Aventus batches - and they perform mediocre at best 👎. For this reason I'm seeking other sources.
@JohannesMaringer
5 жыл бұрын
Have you already an opinion on all the clones you've got yourself? Especially with the DUA one. Thanks
@johnkennedy9078
5 жыл бұрын
@@JohannesMaringer imo, the DUA 11Z is a great choice, but it's not worth paying $2 an ml. It seems to perform like a beast, but then completely disappears around 3 or 4 hours. It's obviously an oil consistency when you spray it, but the scent vanishes still
@JohannesMaringer
5 жыл бұрын
@@johnkennedy9078 ok, thanks. I have Supernova and even though it does not vanish that quick, after 5-6 hours it becomes hard to detect for me. That's a pity, because the draydown reveals the complexity of the fragrance which is over shone by fruity citrus pricing lime in the beginning
@johnkennedy9078
5 жыл бұрын
@@JohannesMaringer good to know👍. Super Nova is def on my list.. That's the combination one right? Alexandria Fragrances Zion is on the same level for me. I'd say more on the 4 - 5hr stretch. Funny, man I LOVE Elysium, and I do think Zion is an excellent clone, but I just don't think it's for me.. Almost too sweet.
@JohannesMaringer
5 жыл бұрын
@@johnkennedy9078 never tried anything from Alexandria fragrances and since I never tried Zion I can't tell you if Supernova is the real thing for you.
@TheFragranceDecantBoutique
5 жыл бұрын
Great Choices!!! Private Members Club for the Win!
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!!
@clydegallagher
5 жыл бұрын
Based on having both better sillage and longevity, these Dua fragrances are very affordable. Two sprays are sometimes the equivalent of four of the original. Then factor an 8+hr longevity where as some originals only last four to six.......then you really see the value. BTW, Dua has a 25% off sale one weekend every month.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Clyde. I agree they perform very well!
@clydegallagher
5 жыл бұрын
MrSmelly1977 Have you tried Anonym X? I think a classy gentlemen’s scent such as this might be up your alley. Refined, classy, and very wearable........like Bois du Portugal.
@olovjohansson4835
5 жыл бұрын
I own Poseidon's Elixir 13zz from Dua and I must say it's not at all as good as my 2016 batch of Aventus. In fact I cant even wear it cause the character leans towards burnt rubber. If it actually smells like 2013 Aventus i'm happy to say that I might have the best Aventus batch out there, cause I have friends who bought the 17 or 18 batch and they do smell different, not as good and juicy.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Olov.
@StefanFragrance
5 жыл бұрын
You should come out with some differently design shirts!! I would be much interested in rocking a nice "Smelly Army" T-shirt. 😎👌I know you have one but......... Eh Keep on doing what you're Doing Dan!! Hope all is going well with KZitem and home matters!! 👍 Take it easy big man!! 🇺🇸
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Stefan. I’ll have a look at the T-Shirt designs!
@Frankhanzen
5 жыл бұрын
Clones are a shame in the world of fragrances. Not only in the fragrance world, but everywhere when people are cloning an idea instead of being creative. Its just how low you can get in the game of being a fragrance «creator». You asked and that is my opinion.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your opinion Frank. I realise many people share that point of view. I welcome the lively and civilised debate.
@Frankhanzen
5 жыл бұрын
MrSmelly1977 thank you.
@fuadbhuri
5 жыл бұрын
how is Poseidon Elixir as compared to Club De Nuit Intense from Armaf ??
@patrickbateman4541
2 жыл бұрын
More woody, less sour and fruity. More vetiver like also
@Liveyourlifewithafatcigar
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, you made me laugh.... Great review
@georgetgr7625
5 жыл бұрын
I dont know where people get smokiness in dua pe11z . Mine is like citrus lemony something like cdnim opening neverending
@crsilvabz007
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, bad feedback. I have cdnim and i only like the dry down. But If 11z is ALL about cdnim opening, imo dont worth. Dont you think? TKS!
@kerino1
5 жыл бұрын
Mr Smelly - thanks to you, I've tried a few Dua's, and love them. Took advantage of the sale over the holidays. Chypre Extrordinaire was commandeered by the Mrs., it's just as you described. I did try the Poisidon's Elixir, and find it a tad muted in the beginning compared to my batch of Aventus, but with time, it opens up and really performs. Vert Instinct sounds like something I'd like. Will add it to the wish list for sure. Let's Project!!!! 🎩💨💨
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Kerino. That Chypre X is really a stunner. Keep Projecting!
@Babbydaddy333
5 жыл бұрын
Great review mr smelly I just started my journey in the niche fragrance world but the prices are insane. I live in the UK and i found a great perfume house www.oudkings.com which actually does fragrances with similar notes to LV umbre Nomad, Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous and a few notable mention at very reasonable prices. I even went to harrods and did a side by side comparison and was blown away. They have a small range but the quality is mind blowning. Please can you do a review and let me know your thoughts.
@mikeoneil9196
5 жыл бұрын
Based on your solid advice, I just ordered 5 bottles. I'll thank you in advance.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
That’s great I hope you enjoy them .
@rimazfarouk4377
3 жыл бұрын
How were they ?
@fendias
5 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Another whale done production
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike.
@jamesness5185
5 жыл бұрын
Any ideas anyone of how I can get a sample of 'best citrus ever' in the UK please? Dua dont reply to any requests and Id like to smell it before I buy. 😊 Though if Dua cant be bothered to reply I wont buy from them so readily. 🖕
@clydegallagher
5 жыл бұрын
Try Smellsandsuds.com. They may ship to UK. 3mil samples are usually around $7.
@jamesness5185
5 жыл бұрын
@@clydegallagherThank you, I will give them a try.
@mikaeladisse8641
4 жыл бұрын
I ordered very instinct recently
@gmac5112
5 жыл бұрын
How long was the p&p to get to you?
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
I can't exactly recall. I'd generally expect it to take a couple of weeks if you are in the UK.
@gmac5112
5 жыл бұрын
@@MrSmelly1977 #brexit luckily I live in the republic of Ireland, cheers, top video as always
@keatomic
5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Good one!
@DaVincisAlchemyst
5 жыл бұрын
Dad joke!!! So good.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@tompowell4567
5 жыл бұрын
The intro 😂😂😂😂😂
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommo!
@tompowell4567
5 жыл бұрын
Loving the channel aswell mate 👍🏻
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks I really appreciate it.
@ryszardperfumy3791
5 жыл бұрын
Casino royale wins
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
It is a beauty!
@johnmika4579
5 жыл бұрын
Try duA Bianca pura , creeds pure white cologne clone “ dead on 🥃
@jamesriley8130
5 жыл бұрын
Ugh, more clones. Why why why? There is so much to review from the cheapest cheapies to niche. Why do you taint your channel with this disposable worthless stuff?
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thank for the comment James.I am one of the few reviewers who review EVERY kind of fragrance: niche, designer, indie, vintage, cheapies and clones. Many viewers are interested to hear about these fragrances. To be honest I think many reviewers don't review Dua beacause they are afraid of negative comments like this. I will continue to review whatever interests me and whatever I like on my channel.
@gmac5112
5 жыл бұрын
You can always not watch the video, and kudos to Mr smelly for doing the research for us
@jamesriley8130
5 жыл бұрын
MrSmelly1977 Ah fair enough Smelly. I do enjoy your channel and take on things. Long time subscriber. The clones are not for me, but I guess they appeal to others. I’ll avoid your clone vids and just watch the other stuff.
@MrSmelly1977
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. I appreciate it. I do understand that a lot of people don’t like clones.
@itskyyuuuu
5 жыл бұрын
@@MrSmelly1977 i love how you label this comment 'negative' what a joke
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