The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet: released in 2026, woody, powdery and sweet, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe we found is Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla — 82% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared VioletProjection
1Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla82%about $65 (+18%)5h vs 2h6/10
2Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '5978%about $40 (240 ml)4h vs 2h6/10
3Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Intense80%about $40 (−27%)8h vs 2h7/10
4Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 74 Intense73%about $40 (−27%)7h vs 2h8/10
5Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Intense70%about $40 (−27%)7h vs 2h8/10
  1. Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar sweet and powdery vanilla character that evokes the comforting warmth found in Dark Plum & Sugared Violet.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet, opens on plum too, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 4,880 community ratings.

  2. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '59 — 78% scent match

    Offers a light, airy sweetness with woody undertones that mirrors the pleasant, sugary floral profile of the reference scent.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and floral accords with The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 4,825 community ratings.

  3. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Intense — 80% scent match

    Provides a deeper, more concentrated version of the original profile, leaning into the warm and sweet notes present in the reference.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and floral accords with The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 10 community ratings.

  4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 74 Intense — 73% scent match

    Captures a similar warm and inviting atmosphere, focusing on the sweet and woody elements that define the reference fragrance.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 17 community ratings.

  5. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Intense — 70% scent match

    Leans into the rich, gourmand-adjacent sweetness that complements the sugary and floral heart of the reference scent.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and floral accords with The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 11 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe is cheapest?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Intense, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet.

Which The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe lasts longest?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 2h for The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet.

Which The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe is closest to the original?

Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla actually costs about $15 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Intense (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

The Dua Brand Dark Plum & Sugared Violet notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-28.