Once Upon a Time in London by The Dua Brand bottle
The Dua Brand

Once Upon a Time in London

Unisex 2022
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Fragrance notes

Notes
Our take

Once Upon a Time in London combines lily-of-the-valley, raspberry, oud, vanilla, leather, cypress, violet, amber, and musk. The white floral and violet notes create a powdery impression that sits beside the woody oud and cypress. Leather adds a dry, textured facet while vanilla and amber contribute a sweet, resinous warmth. The musk softens the edges and rounds out the blend.

Raspberry brings a fruity brightness that cuts through the heavier materials. The sweetness stays present throughout and leans more toward amber and vanilla than toward fresh fruit. Powdery white floral and violet notes remain noticeable against the darker oud and leather. Cypress adds a mild green sharpness that prevents the composition from feeling completely flat.

The scent feels dense and can become cloying if too much is applied. Its sweetness and powdery weight may overwhelm anyone who prefers clean, airy compositions. The leather and oud give it a heavy character that some will find too persistent for warm weather. It suits cooler days and indoor settings, but the overall density is the real limitation here.

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