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Mercury The Dua Brand — a fragrance that speaks for itself. By character, a unisex fragrance drawing from the fern and east families. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer Mahsam Raza. The fragrance is presented as perfume extract.
Produced in the United States, where perfumery has long been elevated to an art form. Mercury 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 note pyramid of Mercury is shaped as a layered story, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of The Dua Brand is clear in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Perfume extract sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
When the structure is mixed the opening appears as one connected movement with a deep balsamic mood: Benzoin, Black Pepper, Caramel, Cashmeran, Iris, Juniper berries and Labdanum. In this case 7 notes sound as one integrated frame, creating enveloping resinous depth that feels seamless.
The inner phases are perceived as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The profile is unisex, which clarifies the composition character.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Balsamic, Spicy, Sweet and Musk. The palette also extends to Floral, Fruit, Green and Leather. Within olfactory families the scent maps to East and Fern.
Taken together Mercury sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best judged in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | The Dua Brand |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.dua-fragrances.com |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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