Dua has definitely made me a believer, thier fragrences are high quality and so close in scent profile to the original. I love it as I can experience the fragrences before I buy a expensive bottle.
@scentybeast9531
4 жыл бұрын
Cloning discontinued, watered-down, limited edition or outragiously expensive fragrances for availability to the mass market is a smart business move and is great for the average fragrance customer. With the exception of artisans like Ensar Oud, the fragrance materials in the bottle only very rarely exceed $10, and for a $100 fragrance, the average content in the bottle is $1.50. And what do you get for the price? Reinterpretations of Aventus, Sauvage and many, many cheap smelling copycats, often cheap aquatic/soapy/detergent smelling fragrances… designed more in a boardroom than dreamed up in a lab - with a only a few exceptions here and there. So if the aroma chemicals in the juice don’t cost much, and the fragrance isn’t unique or genuinely creative why am I paying more than I should? I’d make the case that only very few houses are worth the money. Niche houses charge what they like because art is based on perception of price. Expert marketers like Roja Dove are very careful to inspire this high perception of value. In a video highlighting his creative process, he says a perfume can fully take him 2 years to complete. And yet, he’s released 133 fragrances since 2005 - thats more than 8 each year on average. That’s quite a different perception from what he’d like you to believe. So to the people saying Dua are “dupes”, I say we’re probably more likely the ones who are being duped! Dua represents a ‘new school’ approach to shaking up an old, antiquated industry which is now ruled largely by massive conglomerates that are playing it way too safe and watering everything down with regular formulations and massive overpricing. Ironically I see cheap clones as vital to INCREASING creativity, because it shakes the industry up, and competition in any industry is what drives the most creativity in and innovation. At least I hope it will. As for me, I’ll continue to seek creative and discontinued fragrances that represent uniqueness and value instead of boarding the hype train. I’m happy in the knowledge that Tom Ford, Creed, Roja, Parfumes de Marley and many others are also inspired expressions of many older fragrances. Thats just how creativity goes, and any good perfumer or artist will freely admit that, but the marketing dept never will. That’s just how marketing goes!
@asaeed2484
6 жыл бұрын
I love Millesime Imperial's smell. But Imperial does not last more than an hour before its a skin scent. Just hearing about this house... If Dua's clones lasts 4-5+ hours AND they are quality, as others are saying, then I am buying them and I don't give a flying flip if it's a clone or what. Gawly, you spend $350+ on a 4oz Creed bottle, or even $200 at grey market, for just 1 hour of love??? where's the fairness in that?
@jimiray1969.
3 жыл бұрын
Imperial Pastique is Duas version. I own it and the OG. Please try Dua. I'm no spokesperson and don't make money. I just want to share what this company offers to us as frag heads.
@Dervraka
2 жыл бұрын
Dua gets a lot of trash talk because of their (often pretty spot on) clones, but seriously they have plenty of solid original scents that kind of get buried in the clone mountain. The thing is, they may be primarily a clone house, but they ain't a cheap, fly by night clone house. Some of their products are only marginally cheaper than the original and sometimes even seem to be of higher quality.
@seansimmons73
7 жыл бұрын
Seems like a lot of high end fragrance houses are gouging their customers lately( Creed, Roja Dove, ect.) Can't blame anyone anymore for clone houses
@CloudslnMyCoffee
4 жыл бұрын
Dont even get me started on Chanel
@thefragrantlife14
5 жыл бұрын
Ive read most of these comments and I respect the fact that people have the rite to have an opinion but my only argument is people like me who can't afford those over priced Fragrances should be able to purchase clones without being ridiculed. Of course I understand these people spent years perfecting what they put out but not all of them deserve to have that expensive price tag when using in most cases cheap ingredients especially if the product doesn't last but a few hours. Most clones perform better than the original. Just stop looking down or frowning upon the clone houses for making products for people like me. If love to have Creed aventus but I'd rather be able to pay my rent instead lol.
@FragranceBros
5 жыл бұрын
I have a video about how to save money on fragrances that might be useful for you. I don't know your experience level, so some of the suggestions in that video you may already know. But it's worth a watch. 🙂 kzitem.info/news/bejne/joVvqp2Kk3VehJg
@jeremyhinze8837
5 жыл бұрын
Well the flipside to that my friend is 🤔 thats why its called a niche fragrance its not meant for everyone its high price tag and limited distribution is half the point , was never meant for every tom, dick and harry to smell like just look what these clones did to Aventus 🤷♂️ its a fuckin joke now everyone can get a shit clone for 40 bucks and smell like what was once a rare scent meant for very select people that could afford it.
@Likwidl
5 жыл бұрын
Arabian perfumers are common in the Arab world and can be found in most local markets. They are usually able to clone designer fragrances at a lesser quality. The quality of Dua's fragrances is definitely much superior than what you would find in local markets. You're getting a quality product for sure.
@salgeno2849
5 жыл бұрын
am now a fanboy of DUA fresh cologne choices. u just can't beat the performance they bring to the table
@salazardravens874
4 жыл бұрын
Please give some examples
@salgeno2849
4 жыл бұрын
with a majority of fresh fragrances, you miss out out on the longevity factor. DUA is a great brand to take advantage of a long lasting fresh scent. three great examples are 22 shades of dolice solaris, LEEDYS, & Imperiale Matrix. such a joy to enjoy a fresh uplifting scent for 8-10 hours
@conquistadorblanco8379
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, I have been watching ur vids for like 3 Years now. Thanks for your honesty in your vids man. Take care and thanks for the hard work you put into what we love. Peace.
@jimiray1969.
3 жыл бұрын
Dua sells amazing juice at very affordable prices. Some mimick very close, some not so and all by design I believe. Their originals are beautiful as well. I'll get samples from Lucky Scent with a niche purchase to compare to my Dua versions and they are so close often enough where I'll ignore the OG. Some originals, though, are just too good. Roja Diaghilev, for example. Dua makes a beautiful version of this $1,050 scent for one sixth the price, but when I "put my nose" on Rojas, the magic happened! Ottoman Breeze Attar makes buying Nishane Hacivat senseless! Do what you want, buy what you want, praise, complain or do whatever. We as individuals ought to be able to silence the noise and think for ourselves! I have 90 duas and I love them all♡
@m.s.a.s9194
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have one similar to creed aventus like the Poseidon bleu something like that it it actually close to the real thing?
@tattoofun2003
7 жыл бұрын
Cloning is perfectly legal. Faking is not! There is a huge difference. You can not trade mark a scent of nature: blackcurrant, bergamote, musk ...
@jackschneiderman1464
6 жыл бұрын
I know your comment is from a long time ago but I'm just learning about DUA and you're completely correct. Everyone on here is saying that copying from creed, etc.. should be illegal. From the bottles & names you can tell it's just a generic. That's why when you go to wal-mart or any store they'll have their generic brand, Dr. Thunder right there next to Dr Pepper or Equate next to any other medicine on the pharmacy isle.
@abyssiniancross
6 жыл бұрын
Perfectly well put. I concur with you 100%, the price point is always going to anchor people and compare it to the "Original" and say that "it's better"... because of the price-point.
@toobalkain
7 жыл бұрын
It’s probably not to difficult to get a Middle Eastern or Indian “house” to create replicas of the big guns, I’d be more surprised if the guy actually took the trouble to get the technical equipment and ingredients to knock off the big brands but if he did, respect. I don’t believe Dua deserves so much criticism, at least they openly admit what their products aspire to be and if product descriptions are accurate, fair enough. Zara does nothing but steal the latest designs from whatever designer is en vogue at the moment and then make cheap knock-offs using inferior materials and lower quality manufacturing, they even “steal” fragrances and sell them as their own creations, yet I haven’t heard anyone giving Zara a hard time for trying to pass, say, Vibrant Leather, as an original fragrance when in reality it’s by far the worse Aventus clone ever.
@fragcentral6168
7 жыл бұрын
Good job Daver, I think you give a very fair take on this.
@redwave198
7 жыл бұрын
I've tried a few from DUA. I generally scoff at houses that replicate, BUT...Why should we criticize if a house like DUA can take a $300 frag, reinterpret it as an extrait for $45 with an end result that's actually BETTER in some cases? I can tell you that his version of Millesime Imperial and Virgin Island Water smell identical, but perform better...how can that be criticized (not suggesting u are)...in that case I want to complain about Creed...makes one wonder how "special" their product is for 9x the cost - and less performance. Can't we just enjoy the product? Does anyone worry about Walmarts ethics? And who's to know whether Creed has superior ethics, we don't know that...it's all subjective. If it smells good and performs, as a frag-head, Im happy.
@patrickhershey3134
6 жыл бұрын
I purchased Poseidon's Elixir 13zz. It's a decent scent, but the atomizer broke after a few applications. I contacted Dua to request a new bottle, but they didn't respond back. Waste of 60.00.
@m.s.a.s9194
2 жыл бұрын
That’s weird i have a few of them and it’s always high quality though I don’t have 13zz is it rlly good? Or just kinda good in terms of the scent
@chrisgallant7456
6 жыл бұрын
Very fair opinion and I have to agree.
@HollywoodSilentFilm
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Daver, If they sold samples I'd be fine trying them out, but blind buying bottles of clones than can be close the price of the real version, seems too risky to me. I hope things are going well for your Beast Made Reviews.
@garysharp1632
7 жыл бұрын
There is a guy that does 3ml samples of their stuff..... mike fender !!
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
thank you! Yeah, not selling samples is really a bad move.
@fendias
7 жыл бұрын
Hollywood Silent Film www.smellsandsuds.com
@rmapcynan1039
5 жыл бұрын
That's a breath of rationality in a crazy world! You don't have to agree with everything someone says, in fact it's impossible. Ask enough questions and you are going to find things you disagree on. The question is, having found an area of disagreement, are you going to accept you agree of most things, or become a 'hater'? I've only tried Black Widow from Dua, it wasn't a good enough clone of Black Phantom for me to keep it. For US customers with free shipping Dua may be better value but in the UK I find Dua too expensive for a clone house, the only advantage I suppose is the 30ml bottles allow you to buy a greater variety of clones. Dua's bottles and sprayers are cheap too. If you read the five star reviews of Dua fragrances, it seems very few have smelled the original. "Never put my nose on the original to compare" "I have not smell the scent that inspired this one" If you've never tasted a pear and someone gave you an apple to eat, you'd think it was amazing. That doesn't make an apple a pear.
@CarlMurawski
7 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised this house is so polarizing! I'm not a fan of rip offs either, but if they're an homage or "inspired by" I don't see an issue, especially if they've improved the original. Look at all the dive watches out there that look like the Submariner!
@toobalkain
7 жыл бұрын
New England Style Consulting True, but those that look like Submariner are dirt cheap in comparison. Still, I agree with the reviewer that if people find a Dua fragrance to be a satisfying dupe for the price, more power to you.
@chrisgallant7456
6 жыл бұрын
so wording is the issue with you, if it's called a clone it's a rip off, but call it "an inspiration" there's no issue SMH
@lindastevens6926
5 жыл бұрын
I still love watching your older videos. Just recently got into Alexandria because they work better on my skin. I have a lot more niche than clones, I bought a clone to see if I could conserve my niche fragrance and I ended up liking the clone better. It seems a lot of niche collectors take offense that someone can buy a similar product without having the same economic status. Almost like they buy niche and luxury items as a status symbol. They feel that it cheapens their niche fragrances. I'm going to buy what I like better and what is more economical. Fragrances are one of those thing you can't advertise costs and only fragheads will know what you are wearing.
@vanburger
4 жыл бұрын
It's the price, some of the prices are the same as a 50ml of the real thing! And in TKMAXX sometimes pick the real thing up even cheaper. Incomprehensible why anyone would buy such scents, the only time it's economical to purchase dua or even Alexandria perfumes is when it's a dupe of niche brands. And even then you can sometimes buy from TKMAXX or second hand cheaper.
@cologniano_dsolfactorycame5772
7 жыл бұрын
Daver, I like the fact that you're a straight shooter and tell it like it is. I also appreciate the fact that you confronted and gave the DUAplicators your honest opinion concerning their practices. I have not and will never put my nose to their fragrances. They capitalize on others hard work using a device similar to a Spectrometer. Thanks again Daver. You're doing great!
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@ccb6013
2 жыл бұрын
When original fragrances are watered down, reformulated, discontinued etc. and yet have a $300+ price tag, I LOVE coming across a good quality clone, although I am not a Dua fan whatsoever.
@Mj-bg2uj
4 жыл бұрын
The way Dua layers 2 great scents to make 1 is amazing and completely original . Nobody else does anything close . If I put 1 spray on it lasts all day .. I get more compliments wearing Dua then I get wearing the top names ..
@rickterrance4981
2 жыл бұрын
ALT does that as well
@jamieharper2554
5 жыл бұрын
I just find it really odd that all you reviewers are friends with the dua guy, eat in restaurants with him and are still 100% honest about them....highly doubt that. As for clones, they make clones, even the description says so on the website. I've recently bought 13zz and mod 01 and they are miles off the originals with a very strange scent in there that doesn't resemble the originals....take that however you wish.
@robertpatter5509
11 ай бұрын
If a clone house wants to introduce a Fragrance that a major house has diluted or reformulated then that's ok. An example is Midnight Rendezvous EDP. That's a 2010 La Nuit de L'homme clone. If Yves Saint Laurent did not dilute or reformulate La Nuit de L'homme to begin with others wouldn't do it. Midnight Rendezvous is what La Nuit de L'homme EDT should be by Yves Saint Laurent. I am also not opposed to hybrids or scents that are discontinued. Like Honey Havane which fuses Pure Havane and Honey Oud by Montale. D7 is one example of a fragrance that's expensive and discontinued to find.
@timwilliams4306
7 жыл бұрын
Daver, you're going to disagree with me a bit, (re clones below) but I wanted to chime in: I've tried a few samples and have had a positive experience with them so far. I've heard some stories, as we all have. One of their clones nailed it really well, just as you said, and I'm all for that. Reason being: The original frag is enormously expensive, and puts a substantial portion of their customer base...us frag lovers...out of the market completely because we'll never be able to afford it. We are their core customer base! The masses in general will too often say that even if they like the smell of a high-end frag, they will not bother once they hear the price. Where us frag lovers will try the best we can to afford to buy it at some point. That's the difference, and that is something that the high end houses do NOT appreciate nor care about (it seems)...look at Greed's (ooops! I mean "Creed's") new bottle size released this week with the new prices for Aventus. SERIOUSLY G/Creed?!? If DUA can duplicate a high-end scent that many in Frag Comm love, and at substantial cost savings (which I believe is the case...have not yet compared the cost of the original to the DUA by volume)...then I'm all for it. These high-end houses need to understand that there is competition that will take them down a couple notches. I like one of DUA's clones so much I will likely buy a full bottle and support their efforts just for creating that competition, it is something worth saving up for. Awesome vid, thumbs up.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
good points!
@JohannesMaringer
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. This video is honest and you make your points very clear. Very well done 👌🏻
@EyeCanShootFL
5 жыл бұрын
First, I hardly doubt he’s buying it overseas and repackaging it. Not from the subtle differences I have gotten from friends selections. Second, I wouldn’t call any of these “clones” as much as they are expressions. He explains in videos that he changes the DNA after analyzing, he removes characteristics and in his opinion, and a lot of others who buy his frags improves upon those characteristics. Does he get it right all the time? Nope, but then again just because you don’t like it - that doesn’t mean shit. That’s why anyone’s words are just opinions. The reason the frag companies are pissed, is they can’t manipulate the consumer any longer. As well, you have the OPTION to buy the original. He’s not taking anything away, and if he improves upon what someone else did “which is how people get patents on existing products” then so be it. How about, don’t charge 1200.00 for something that costs 20 to make? Or 435.00 for a version of creed that is no where the holy grail. This isn’t rocket science. I get that he offends some snowflakes, and for that I raise a glass and say.. “good!” 😂
@brunoexclusive9189
6 жыл бұрын
I'm completely with you on this, although the price puts it in a place where it should be.
@DUICE08
7 жыл бұрын
I personally really enjoy this house. they're interpretation of Kilian Apple Brandy is amazing! with better longevity and a stronger crisper Apple note than the original!
@munachi1356
7 жыл бұрын
Great video and a breath of fresh air! Keep up the good work!
@JoeSCENTMe
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve only tried a couple things from their house and was quite impressed.
@SatoshiHODL
4 жыл бұрын
You know what you need to know. It’s not necessary to cater to your nosiness. If you find value in Dua, buy them. If not, move on with your day. Dua, personally, is pound for pound the best house of all Indie/ niche/ designers. Always beast mode and a great value with top quality
@brunoexclusive9189
6 жыл бұрын
In my opinion as a business man for many years I would have not utilized the same company name to push a more serious fragrances, of course the very opposite happened, they thought that since they've had success doing clones they should have no problem stepping into a more serious fragrance genre, I would have advised against it.
@ramonheard2758
2 жыл бұрын
You’re contradicting your initial comment. You don’t like the. Lines yet you compliment the performance. Some people can spend a lot and most a little. It doesn’t matter, it’s business.
@FragranceBros
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. What am I contradicting? It's not a contradiction to say I don't like something, and yet find something about it that is worth praising them for.
@charleywaynehinkle6358
7 жыл бұрын
thank god the mi clone you gave praise to. i blind bought it before i checked out the house. the negativity is crazy.
@scentualobsessions
6 жыл бұрын
Bro would you be willing to do a review on our new super cologne if we send you a free bottle?
@shardie78239
Жыл бұрын
To address the clone issue, my take is this. First and very import is that people who purchase frags that cost over 500 a bottle are not going anywhere. They have the money and they buy what they want. Clones have been around since forever. Most are not exact, but some are better than others. Dua takes the scent and makes it better in my opinion. If you don’t like the concept, or clones, just don’t buy them.
@johnnye4204
6 жыл бұрын
Great review Daver, I know you love vintage DHI and I was wondering if you've tried DUA Deep Impact. They say it's pretty similar, I've never smelled the vintage DHI but I do have DUA Deep Impact and I love it. Anyways, I'd like your opinion on it.
@FragranceBros
6 жыл бұрын
haven't tried that one yet
@ericdunthorne1981
7 жыл бұрын
I bought Honey Havane & one of their limited editions. I felt theyr blending is poor and definitely not worth the price. For $45-$50 you can get something much nicer and probably more than 30 mil. I ended up getting a headache from one of them. Don't waste your money on DUA there's so much out there to choose from.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
fair point!
@harpalchauhan428
5 жыл бұрын
Thx popped cherry was on my list but not now. Think I'll get real deal insted Tom Ford lost cherry £323 is ok if I want that's what I spend monthly on aftershave and blurays anyway just be 1 thing insted of couple lol
@QWERTYOP80
7 жыл бұрын
I never smelt any of them, but I found the way that they specifically went after reviewers to be a deeply cynical tactic. To the point where I just stopped watching any reviews on the house.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
do you mean when they were attacking reviewers critical of them? I totally agree. I think that's really bad. I should have mentioned that in the video.
@Josef_R
4 жыл бұрын
@@FragranceBros you should have mentioned there's not a bad written review on their sales pages because they delete anything negative.
@TheBryanrice1991
4 жыл бұрын
Here's my honest and objective take on Dua Fragrances... So, I've been testing out Dua for some time now. I have about 8 of their frags for transparency & I've tested more within decant samples. For me, so far, it's either been a hit or a miss. What I mean by that is some are very close to the frags they copy & some not so much. Honestly, most of the time, it turns out great in my experience of use to my nose. The quality most of the time is pretty decent to be fair for a clone house. Sure, the bottles look cheap & sometimes don't work, plus there can be some grease stains here & there, but that's fine. Also, the price per ML could be a lot better too as well, some are worth it & some not so much. I'm being a bit nit-picky. Now, as for ethical reasons people bring up about copying? Is it ethical? Probably not... But do I care? Not really in all honesty. Mostly some or if all fragrance houses screw you & turn-over a profit in some form or fashion, let's be honest here at least, it's always masked somehow with a phony facade, so the criticism seems a bit nonsensical to me. If the frag copy of theirs is of good value to me because it's no longer obtainable, I'm going for it if Dua can resurrect them, that's great. For people who cannot afford expensive frags, it's a hell of a good option IMO. Who cares if it's unoriginal, it's like meh... Just my two-cents. At the end of the day, it's your choice on what you do with your money. If you like it, go for it. If not, that's totally okay. I just think the "unoriginal" card is a bit overplayed, just a lazy criticism. I just want to mention, I'm not a fanboy of Dua's. I'm just a regular, run-of-the-mill customer... I'm not defending their practices at all. They're just frags after all... People take this hobby way too seriously & I find that hilarious lol.
@VishalSingh-ll6qj
7 жыл бұрын
Great review brother. I have Casino Royale and Beauteous delight and they r awesome. People will not hate if you review Armaf, but everybody loose their shit if you review Dua.
@joecochran7797
6 жыл бұрын
I thought you were very objective with the topic...good video.
@landshark321
7 жыл бұрын
A very fresh, reasonable take as always, and I also agree that it's hardly worth getting fed up about "behind the scenes" types of details. In the end, it boils down to whether one likes the products at the price they're sold for, and I do think Mahsam has tapped into something special in Dua.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
yeah I agree. Some people don't like the scents, and I can respect that. Some people do. The value is very much dependent upon the fragrance they are copying. I wouldn't buy an expensive clone of Azzaro Chrome, for instance.
@landshark321
7 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I've generally not preferred their clones of cheapies, myself. I was also glad that you touched on the overstatement of ethical concerns, too. To me, as you put it, it's simple: but the scents if you like them and deem them worthwhile, or don't.
@rodrigoelgu
7 жыл бұрын
i just blind bought casino royal what you think about it
@hajjmac
7 жыл бұрын
Only problem i had was the oil stains. Just because of that, I won't purchase anymore from them. That's a product issue.
@rodrigoelgu
7 жыл бұрын
rather have a stain and smell good al day
@hajjmac
7 жыл бұрын
Not acceptable, for 45 dollars, I deserve no stain and smell good all day. So I look like a slob, but smell good, not acceptable for 45 dollars. I have 15 dollar fragrances that do better. I bought, I tried, and that product issue, made it a no go. Any questions?
@rodrigoelgu
7 жыл бұрын
im just sick of all these fragances that only last 4 to 5 hours with one hour of projection so if its alittle oily and last im cool with that, but hey i just bought my first bottle so my opinion might change will see..
@hajjmac
7 жыл бұрын
I hate that issue also, but I'm not covering oil stains nor I'm I having it damage my clothing, it's just not worth it.
@EkoTube
5 жыл бұрын
Dahaji Mcmillion the oilyer the better just dont spray it on your clothing then
@Shaikhsphere7
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome thoughts. Couldn't agree more.
@astrolux76
7 жыл бұрын
i disagree with imperiale pasteque smelling exactly like MI.... similarities but not 100% exact
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
we must have different batches. LOL
@tomg.9589
7 жыл бұрын
Daver there's nothing wrong with your comment. I've watched your videos for 5 years now and you're a balanced and fair reviewer, as fair as they come. This company is, in my opinion that is based on my own interactions with them - and a purchase - and in reading a lot of stuff on basenotes last year, not one I'd ever support again. Or recommend. I appreciate your attempt at a balanced take but I do think that "speaking with your wallet" isn't the only action that can, or should, be taken against shady companies...so you should welcome and embrace the "haters" because they, in their own way, are trying to make something in our community better.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think you make a good point. I don't mean to say that someone shouldn't say anything against a company who is doing wrong or unethical things, or even bad business to their customers. Someone should definitely give their experience dealing with a company. But most of the harsh things against Dua seem to be mere conjecture, and they don't seem to be actual dealings with the company.
@mayhem4234
6 жыл бұрын
In Dubai there’s factories in area called Jabal Ali produce dupes of most designers and niche fragrances and Dua Fragrances is nothing more than that! In Middle East we almost aware about Due line and how they work!
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
No matter what your thoughts are on this house, I hope you enjoy this review! I tried to be as fair as possible. :)
@rafaelbalarezo4059
7 жыл бұрын
A 100% with your video Dave. I have one question which is the one that smells exactly like Xerjoff Richwood?? Have you smell that one??
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I haven't smelled that one, so I'm not sure.
@jimtyrrell6419
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for this you really hit all the right points I agree with you companies like this will either sink or swim on the quality/value I myself use ELIXIRS OF EDEN I love their scents theyve allowed me to live with over a dozen TOM FORD frags hmm $30 vs $300? come on theres definitely a market for this type of product JIM from MIAMI BEACH
@hairandscents
3 жыл бұрын
5 years later & DUA fragrances has currently 8.1k members on their Facebook page. A legion of customers W🌎RLDWIDE, tons of KZitem reviews. I'd revisit this house for any doubters. The proof is in the pudding.
@thefragrantlife14
5 жыл бұрын
@fragrance bros. So what about people like me who can't afford to buy a $450 bottle of Creed but can afford to buy club de nuit intense man by armaf for $35. I love clone houses especially for us little people.
@FragranceBros
5 жыл бұрын
I think people should wear what they love. I think sometimes clones can be a decent alternative. And if you like it, don't let anyone stop you. I want to make reviews to help people know what the fragrance is like, but I also want people to try things, smell them, and decide for themselves and not take my word as the final authority. Just use my videos as a tool to help you decide what's best for you. 😀
@mahmoudsabbour4175
7 жыл бұрын
first of all appreciation for your experience and hard-work. Really you are a good reviewer. This brand has a good stuff, I tried many. but I believe that there is no perfumer as we can imagine someone creating the perfume from A to Z. I think it is source of oil created by other company mixed with alcohol. I know also that his ex partner supported him previously with the source of Dua fragrances compounds. I'm not against this house but I'm not convinced that the there is someone behind creating the all the engredients from A to Z. It is just a matter of bringing high quality oils. May be you will discover that if you compare there products with fragrances created by his ex partner. Same products, same sources but with lower price in. Another point, why should I buy a perfume with higher price than the original (royal elixir which is similar to mont Blanc emblem intense which is cheaper).
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
thank you for your comment!
@mahmoudsabbour4175
7 жыл бұрын
at your service!
@Kingkill3321
2 жыл бұрын
All I want to know is if this is being repackaged. What chemicals are in this shit? At least with the known houses you get that reassurance that they've been around long enough to know if there frags are safe or not. With clone house have have been around for less than 7 years.... I know cancer causing chemicals are in almost everything we consume, but I'd rather not take further chances imo
@robwhiff3411
7 жыл бұрын
good stuff , great topic , I am not a huge fan of clones but my senses are always curious to know what was accomplished lol...
@boogie7779
7 жыл бұрын
Hello my name is Bryan from Nashville TN my wife Shelley and I really enjoy your channel First and formost we are new christians and we can tell you are also Your approach is awesome We have started our own collection of fragrances of about 50 a peice of niche and designer fragrances We are interested in started our own channel to do reviews if there is any advice you have we would truely be greatful Thank you brother
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Bryan, I'd love to help. If you can, email me at Daver@fragrancebros.com so I can better answer your questions. :)
@robertperricone5848
6 жыл бұрын
you dont like clone houses but you dont care about someones business (etc) practices ....so whats your real position?
@heexiangtan6090
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Daver, does their Arabian Amber Nuit smell close to Dior's Ambre Nuit?
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
I haven't smelled that one, unfortunately.
@UnitedFairways
6 жыл бұрын
good prices? did you see that they sell 30ml for 60$ on most scents? This is 200$ for a 100ml of it and many of the copied original scents like black orchid, byredos oud immortal, dior sauvage, pure havanne or even millesime imperial are way cheaper than that. And I am overseas, which means after shipping and declaration costs it costs the same like an an original amouage. This is disgusting sad and funny together!
@Guinea54
7 жыл бұрын
ahh.. Dua.. the fan boys, trolls , lovers and haters will all come out of the woodwork... Any time you talk about DUA,, its like a fukin disaster zone.. All i know is... i tried a couple of their fragrances and they were good.. Their reflection man clone was pretty awesome.. The allure homme sport cloned smelled great but I wanted better performance for the price.. wasn't worth it.. Mobster was a very nice scent that had very good performance.. Overall they small like they produce quality scents.. I believe some scents might be worth the price, and some aren't worth the price.. But out of the few I have smelled from them, the quality seemed high. as far as "clones" i don't care personally.. Creed even cloned some of their fragrances after other stuff.. original santal , i think original vetiver.. and there was another one too.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
thanks, man. I agree. Their value really depends upon the scent they are copying.
@Guinea54
7 жыл бұрын
yeah definitely.. They run a lot of specials so its not always 45 or whatever for 30mls.. because you aren't even getting a bottle, they sent them in those cheap decants you can get for cents on ebay.. You're gonna get a ton of hate from the DUA haters now lol.. Just for mentioning the company.. Be prepared for the shit storm..
@BilalBrown
6 жыл бұрын
Original Allure Homme Sport is cheaper than Dua's clone. Why would you even waste your time?!
@KeetyPooh
7 жыл бұрын
I could understand your philosophy in the instance of a major corporation so distant from the community and the consumer they serve that any opposition seems totally obsolete, I get that. The problem here is when an independent company, comes into a community, like fragcomm, like your neighborhood, and they're personally lying and making fraudulent claims about the product they sell, that is where I draw the line. If someone were knocking on your neighbor's door, lying to their face, for the sole sake of taking advantage of them for finacial gain, as Southern, Christian, gentleman, you would not take issue with that Dave? Hard to believe you wouldn't. From the start THEY LIED ABOUT BEING ALL NATURAL, they were not. From the start THEY LIED ABOUT THE CONCENTRATION, IT WAS NOT AS THEY ADVERTISED IT. THEY LIED ABOUT BEING THE ARTIST BEHIND THE PERUMS, complete disrespect to the art itself, they're not artist, they're not making it themselves. This is not my opinion, this is 100% FACT. I'm all for clever marketing, intrigued by business, but this is cut and dry false advertisement. I could tip my hat to the cringey used car salesman any day of the week, I respect the art of a good haggle, but this is leaps and bounds beyond any standard of decent moral standard, much less business ethics.
@daniellee8162
6 жыл бұрын
I don't like being cut from underneath either but I also know that we live in a world of beind copycat'd and if you are successful at what you do then it will become copied. A person like I, haven't bought any fragrances for some time because I have more bottles than the average person so DUA for me might be getting a look.
@leejaye7698
3 жыл бұрын
I got a couple of them. Definitely not worth what I paid.
@caseycjc1890
6 жыл бұрын
Dave, do you find these very oily?
@FragranceBros
6 жыл бұрын
yeah absolutely
@FACTSWITHANTHONYJAMES
5 жыл бұрын
They are too high for a clone. They do a good job but it's still a clone.
@wannabegolfin24-72
Жыл бұрын
Team Dua
@jmhoke83
7 жыл бұрын
The hell is TLDR?
@RadiomanofTheBoat
7 жыл бұрын
Stands for Too Long; Didn't Read. Basically a term used on the internet when something is very long and they're about to break it down and give you the short version. (i.e. "Long story, short...")
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
yep, Christopher has it right. :)
@tally1604
7 жыл бұрын
Wish dua would clone aresene lupin.
@captainblimp4133
5 жыл бұрын
Thing is why don't these clone houses open their own KZitem channel and do their own advertising.
@matthewwilliams8606
6 жыл бұрын
Hello. I've always enjoyed your channel. I am a musician who loves to smell great. I have oerdered fron DUA twice, two bottles per order. About a moth ago, I ordered Amberlicious. The package came soaked. The bottle cap was loose, leaking about 8ml. Within 10 minutes I contacted Customer service through their site email system. NO RESPONSE. Then, about 5 days ago, I contacted anothere representitive there- NO RESPONSE- They are missing out on future sales rather than replacing the 8ml's that leaked, and now I'm forced to tell my eperience so that others may beware. If this ever gets resolved, I will let you know. Matt Williams, Toledo, Ohio
@MuscleAKAOzzy
5 жыл бұрын
How does someone review highend niche or designer fragrances and now backs up clones ? Lol!
@FragranceBros
5 жыл бұрын
People like what they like. Nothing wrong with that.
@68ChargeRT426H
6 жыл бұрын
DUA won my worst buy ever award :( Just terrible in every possible way. Besides disliking the fragrance, (Mobster) the bottle is so cheap that the atomizer fell off when I tried to spray it and the oily texture reminds me more of bug spray than a fragrance. I really have to rethink about taking advise from many of the KZitem reviewers because there's no way that anyone that recommended this crap is legit. (Not you Dave)
@weotalks2810
4 жыл бұрын
Over PRICED CLONE HOUSE,MUCH BETTER CLONE HOUSES, at cheaper Prices...
@hkafi1
7 жыл бұрын
Ohh plus i don't understand how you sell royal Elixir for 45$ And its inspired by montblanc!!!!
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
yeah, the value of their line is really dependent upon the fragrance they are emulating. If they copy a cheap fragrance, there's almost no point in buying their clone since it's 3 times the price in some cases.
@duplomacette
7 жыл бұрын
Evening with the mobster's opening is 90% Roja Dove creation e.
@sydgia01
7 жыл бұрын
95% doesn't last though😐
@gerardbarnes153
6 жыл бұрын
I purchased the Black Widow fragrance (Black Phantom clone). It took forever to arrive number one. I tried it and I absolutely hated the freaking thing. I was so disappointed and disgusted I through it in the trash. I’ll never by another DUA fragrance. That’s my experience & my take. . .
@duplomacette
7 жыл бұрын
If you don't like Dua that's your right but you can't fault Dave for reviewing them. He is a reviewer after all and if you actually watch it seems he's neither praising or cursing the house.
@fragrantjock769
5 жыл бұрын
Hello , of course he does himself.
@carlosvenegas2120
4 жыл бұрын
$50 for 30ml is not a good price
@lexxdiamondz
3 жыл бұрын
How much do you think a Tom Ford 30ml costs? Smh
@FatherOfDragonss
7 жыл бұрын
I love DUA. People always have a choice where to spend their money. Clones, smell-a- likes, who cares. "vote with your wallet". I don't see what the big deal is. what is the difference from this vs a reviewer who gets bottles from a manufacturers or sellers. Getting into ethics can be muddy, people need to be fair as possible when hating on companies or reviewers for that matter.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
@TheViking533
6 жыл бұрын
My biggest problem with DUA is their price point$60 for a 30ml bottle. Come on, that put is at $200 for a 100ml bottle. That is niche pricing. I have heard people defend them by saying well it is due to the raw materials they are using. I call bull shit on that. I have no issues with a clone house at all. One of my favorite frag is a clone and it is CDIM. I paid 19.99 for a 100ml bottle right from the companies web page. I would like to see this house get their shit together and price their products as what they are "a clone". If I hear one more person say well it is way cheaper then the original I am going to kill someone. $2.00 per ml is crazy for a clone. IMHO until they adjust their pricing I will not spend a dime of my money with this house. BY the way thanks for doing this video. James Underwood
@weotalks2810
4 жыл бұрын
I FIND IT TO BE A BAD PRACTICE TO WINE & DINE with THESE Clone HOUSE MEN,I QUESTION OBJECTIVETY & CREDIBILITY IN REVIEWS,NOT A GOOD LOOK...🤔
@Cornflake81
7 жыл бұрын
Well some of us use our purchasing power to support companies with positive ethical records. I don't buy any Nestle products as an example and many companies that use certain palm oil. It's pretty easy to do.
@duplomacette
7 жыл бұрын
Cornflake81 Are you saying you know Dua is unethical or are you just patting yourself on the back?
@Cornflake81
7 жыл бұрын
Must have been a tough concept to grasp.
@GenjiSleepsowo
7 жыл бұрын
I get it. its just like people not buying from companies that do animal testing right? I might do the same if I had the money to actually squeeze products out. But hey money is money....
@duplomacette
7 жыл бұрын
Cornflake81 so tough, very tough.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
You can buy whatever you wish, and it's not my place to tell you otherwise. My point is that buying from a company or not buying from a company is mostly a futile effort, because every company definitely has something you will strongly disagree with, and not buying from a company doesn't directly tell them to change their ethics or morals. It only tells them they didn't sell as many products. Companies aren't selling ideologies. They're selling products. And if people buy the products, the company believes that their products are worth buying. There are many companies I disagree with strongly on an ideological level, but I enjoy their products or services, so I continue to buy from them.
@harpalchauhan428
5 жыл бұрын
That's the God damm truth 👏👏👏
@Markezzy956
7 жыл бұрын
So many haters..
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
My aim was to be as fair as possible. Still hate. lol
@fatboyfragrancereviews9716
4 жыл бұрын
You that person at the can always find something negative to say. Heres the deal. If I want negatively I can find that anywhere. What makes you so special to so predictable
@FragranceBros
4 жыл бұрын
No being very positive, fat boy.
@fatboyfragrancereviews9716
4 жыл бұрын
@@FragranceBros your. Im sorry. Thank for the feedback. Im so sorry
@MuscleAKAOzzy
5 жыл бұрын
Clones are clones enough said!
@pskarts20
7 жыл бұрын
I like the house better the set is okay though.
@noeldean2821
7 жыл бұрын
This should be illegal, to me perfumers are artists and they spend years perfecting their work. I don't think I will ever buy from this company.
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
fair enough. Thank you for your comment!
@noeldean2821
7 жыл бұрын
Fragrance Bros. your most welcome. This company is like North Korea of the fragrance world. Just like their Hacker release movies so the real production company loses money. Hope you like my analogy. Lol
@jackschneiderman1464
6 жыл бұрын
It should only be illegal if they were trying to pass their product off as the original. Generics have always been legal. Just like how Wal-mart has Dr Thunder, their generic Dr Pepper, or their Equate medicine.
@Xozzen
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I don't like the clone houses, they basically earn all their reputation and sales on the back of hard work of someone else. I'm not saying that they are not doing any work, but they are piggybacking off what has proven to be successful and copying it. Especially if they try to 1:1 copy fragrances from highly expensive niche brands, they are not any better than any chinese rip-off companies imo. I don't care if they are exactly the same or they missed the mark a bit, I think it is not genuine and is not something I would buy. It kind of skirts in an uncanny grey area of the law and reeks of scummy behavior to me. And I think if you can't afford a fragrance, you can't feel entitled to own the fragrance anyway. That's how life is, if you don't want to pay, you don't get it. There are other options, you don't have to get a clone. My opinion.
@nrttra007
5 жыл бұрын
Ok, first off let me say I own a number of DUA fragrances and am completely satisfied with their business practices. Next, if they are buying someone else's fragrances and repackaging them and saying they're they're own, that's fraud and it's against the law. And lastly if someone wouldn't deal with that because of principles and morals, DONT CALL IT STUPID!!
@payyyattentiontho6133
7 жыл бұрын
Never buy!
@MarvFitBikesKicks
6 жыл бұрын
why not? i have several of their fragrances and there really isn't issue with the fragrances they provide. i actually appreciate their high quality and their exclusiveness unlike department store fragrances that everyone will have
@plugout9365
7 жыл бұрын
First of all I respect you as reviewer and trust you a lotThis brand has a good stuff, but unfortunately raza not a perfumer,I know the guy who Supporting him with all fragrances compounds since he was selling at the kiosk for 10$ and he should tell you royal Elixir inspired by montblanc emblem intense, so why should I spend 45$ on 30ml and I can get the original 100 ml 40$ ?I'm not against this house but I don't respect the lies and stories.Even the good stuff they carry same quality and even better his Ex partner selling double quantity at Same price.Sorry guys I heard many bad things about this brand and I saw many pic of him mixing pre made oils and lie on usAlso wood and congac inspired by Nasomato pardon and he mentioned that he created.Sorry Dave but i unsubscribe you, no respect anymore
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Omar, my goal with this video was to be as fair as possible. I'm not taking sides in any type of war. I don't understand how you would lose respect for me over giving a fair evaluation of fragrance house. Everyone has their opinions, and even if you disagree, I still respect your opinion. I see both sides.
@abdelrahmansamy7836
7 жыл бұрын
Oh god even Dave involves with that shady house? I'm sorry but no respect anymore for Dave bros...
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
If you watch the video, I talk about the arguments for and the arguments against. I also talk about how I probably wouldn't buy anything from this house, and that I don't like clone houses. I'm not "involved" with Dua. I'm just giving my fair opinion about the house. I respect your opinion, but there's no need to lose respect for anyone for giving their take on something.
@abdelrahmansamy7836
7 жыл бұрын
Well if you wouldn't buy anything, why we should buy? You forgot that your subscribers trusting you and buy blindly? Dave I really don't give shit about Dua but how I gonna watch your videos again 😔 Sorry man but you screwed your self , At least he should tell you Royal Elixir is emblem intense which is 100 ml for 40$ , not 30ml in ugly bottle for 30$ Imagine your subscribers bought them finding the truth?
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
I don't review fragrances so you can blind buy them. I actually hope you don't blind buy anything I mention. I review fragrances to give my honest thoughts on them so people can gauge how interested they are in trying them. Why should you buy them? Well I would think you would buy something because you love it. If any of my reviews sound like something that interests you, go try it for yourself. That's my biggest goal. If you haven't tried any of Dua's fragrances, then you don't even have an opinion on their scents. I've tried them and I think they're okay. Not great, but not bad. And those are my thoughts. If you agree or disagree, it doesn't hurt my feelings. You can obviously unsubscribe from my channel if you wish, but it's silly to unsubscribe because we disagree on ONE thing.
@abdelrahmansamy7836
7 жыл бұрын
Well , when I say blindly I mean depends on your honest thoughts I do that! And can you tell me where Is your honest thoughts for selling a royal Elixir inspired by montblanc emblem intense in ugly bottle and over priced? Where is your honest thoughts to make video for someone very limited and just mixing pre made Fragrances and claim he is perfumer? Is that fair and honest! Dave please no need for arguments, Actually you can't say I don't buy or use and same time make review? I don't understand what is the point from that review except you lost subscribers and people respect 😔 Cause I know you are victim like other I will not unsubscribe or bash on you, but if you understand what i say, you will feel sorry for us and the money we spent on fake brand
@FragranceBros
7 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't ever blind buy a fragrance based upon my review. At the most, you should try it for yourself first. I don't really care about bottles. I have fragrances in "ugly" bottles, so I don't think it's worth mentioning. I mentioned my thoughts of the value of their fragrances at the end of my video. Again, it seems like you didn't even watch or listen. I said that the value is good depending on which ones you get. If you get one of their fragrances that are clones of something more expensive or even discontinued, the value is great. I also mention in my review of one of them that it's silly for them to make fragrances based on cheaper designer scents. I also talked about my thoughts on him and his business practices. I don't care if he's a "master perfumer" and I don't care if he's just reselling cheaper fragrances. If he is, he's still doing people a service of making it easier to access. I wouldn't know where to find these oils to start with. Your arguments don't make sense. I'm reviewing this house because my subscribers want to know my honest thoughts. And that's what I did.
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