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The Dua Brand Rice and Sandalwood
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Rice and Sandalwood — a gourmand woody composition
The Dua Brand Rice and Sandalwood is a unisex fragrance launched in 2025 for those who enjoy soft woody accords with an expressive gourmand character.
The fragrance is released in extrait de parfum concentration, so it feels rich and especially noticeable on the skin.
This release belongs to The Dua Brand, an American brand that has been developing its own vision of modern niche perfumery since 2016.
Rice and Sandalwood is part of the Inspired Expression collection.
The name itself sets the mood: the creamy texture of sandalwood meets delicate rice-like softness, while sweet and coffee nuances make the scent fuller, warmer and more seductive.
The fragrance’s character and mood
At the heart of the composition is a combination of rice, sandalwood and vanilla, complemented by caramel, coffee and the radiant amber facet of ambroxan.
Guaiac wood and the overall woody accord add depth, keeping the fragrance from turning into a simple dessert.
Its character can be described as cosy, creamy and rich, yet marked by a distinctly modern woody structure.
Rice and Sandalwood is classified as a gourmand woody fragrance, while its main note families include amber, fruity, gourmand, sweet and woody facets.
This combination will appeal to those seeking not straightforward sweetness, but a layered composition with a warm drydown and the effect of a soft, almost velvety aura.
Development and sillage
Separate top, heart and base notes are not specified in the available fragrance pyramid, so it is more accurate to view it as a cohesive blended accord.
On the skin, the creamy sweetness of rice and vanilla may gradually give way to coffee-caramel richness, followed by a drier, deeper woody expression of sandalwood, guaiac wood and ambroxan.
Rice and Sandalwood is described as having very strong sillage.
The extrait is best allowed to develop gradually: start with a small number of sprays and assess the fragrance as you move, especially if you plan to wear it indoors.
Exact application recommendations for skin and clothing are not provided for this perfume, so moderation is the best strategy when getting to know the composition.
Who it suits and when to wear it
This is a versatile fragrance for women and men that feels especially at home in cool weather, in the evening and whenever you want to create an expressive, warm cloud around yourself.
It is suitable for a date, an intimate event, a city walk or a cosy evening, but its powerful sillage calls for careful dosing.
Rice and Sandalwood may be an excellent choice for fans of creamy sandalwood compositions, coffee gourmand fragrances and sweet woody extraits.
At the same time, the rice note gives it individuality: it softens the richness of vanilla and caramel, creating a smoother and more unusual scent.
The perfumer and the fragrance’s place in the brand’s style
The fragrance was created by Mahsam Raza, founder and chief perfumer of The Dua Brand.
Rice and Sandalwood reflects the character of a brand that combines recognisable perfumery ideas with a rich presentation, high concentration and an emphasis on expressive sillage.
No other concentrations of this fragrance are listed in the available data.
If you would like to compare it with compositions of a similar mood, consider Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation, as well as Silky Woods Elixir and Santal Gourmande. They share an interest in warm, sweet and woody facets, although Rice and Sandalwood retains its own distinctive rice-and-sandalwood signature.
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