DUA 1725
Fragrance notes
DUA 1725 presents a mix of sandalwood, star anise, grapefruit, bergamot, lavender, licorice, vanilla, almond, cedar, amber. The woody and soft spicy accords sit beside citrus, powdery, anis, aromatic, fresh spicy, amber, vanilla, and sweet elements. The grapefruit and bergamot bring a bright surface. Lavender and star anise add an aromatic and anis character. Licorice and almond sit close to the vanilla and amber, which give a sweet and powdery impression. Cedar and sandalwood carry the woody accord through the composition. The result is a blend where fresh citrus and aromatic herbs meet a sweet, resinous base.
The fragrance feels smooth rather than sharp. The vanilla and almond lean sweet, but the licorice and star anise keep it from becoming a simple sugar scent. Sandalwood and cedar give a dry, woody frame that balances the powdery amber. Lavender adds a calm herbal tone. The citrus notes stay present without dominating the heavier materials. It reads as a composed oriental style for men, released in 2023 by The Dua Brand. The materials feel blended rather than stacked, so no single note jumps out and demands attention while the others fade.
The anis accord threads through the citrus and the woody base, tying the aromatic top to the sweet, powdery bottom. Licorice reinforces that spicy thread while vanilla and almond soften the edges. Bergamot and grapefruit keep the opening bright, and lavender adds a clean herbal layer. Cedar and sandalwood hold the structure as amber and vanilla spread a warm, sweet finish. The whole composition stays within a woody, spicy, and sweet register, moving between fresh citrus and resinous depth without shifting into a different
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