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The world first encountered Carnal Grey by The Dua Brand in 2021. By character, a unisex fragrance drawing from the spicy and wood families. The author of this composition is Mahsam Raza, and that explains a lot. In perfume extract — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
The birthplace of this fragrance — the United States, a place with a refined nose. Carnal Grey The Dua Brand unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The composition of Carnal Grey evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The signature of The Dua Brand comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Perfume extract keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Spicy, Fruit, Floral and Wood. The palette also extends to Green. At family level the scent maps to Spicy and Wood.
When the pyramid is blended into one block the notes arrive together with a expressively spicy mood: Cardamom, Fig, Iris, Sandalwood, Tea, Tonka bean and Vetiver. In this format 7 notes act as one integrated frame, forming warm spicy pulse that keeps the opening compact and balanced.
The inner phases are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The gender direction is unisex, which clarifies the composition character.
In summary Carnal Grey holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | The Dua Brand |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.dua-fragrances.com |
| Year of production | 2021 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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