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Dua’s Instinct The Dua Brand, launched in 2021, is marketed as a masculine fragrance, rooted in the leather and aromatic families. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer Mahsam Raza. The fragrance is presented as perfume extract.
Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. Dua’s Instinct The Dua Brand unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
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 Dua’s Instinct evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of The Dua Brand is evident in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Perfume extract sets the right density and pace of development.
The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Without strict stage separation the fragrance opens as a single chord with a resinous-sweet mood: Ambergris, Citrus accord, Gin and Tonic, Melon, Sichuan pepper, Suede and Violet leaf.
The middle and base stages are felt as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which keeps the fragrance coherent.
From the group perspective the composition is built around Ambery, Citrus, Drinks and Fruit. The framework further includes Spicy, Leather, Green and Musk. Within olfactory families the composition sits in Aromatic and Leather.
Taken together Dua’s Instinct reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| 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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