The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon: released in 2021, aromatic, amber and soft spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe we found is Prada Luna Rossa — 86% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon 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 Darkside of the MoonProjection
1Prada Luna Rossa86%about $75 (+36%)6h vs 8h7/10
2Vince Camuto Eterno81%about $25 (−55%)5h vs 8h6/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Asad80%about $25 (−55%)7h vs 8h5/10
4Fragrance World Pride Red Moon Men91%about $25 (−55%)6h vs 8h6/10
5PARIS CORNER Prodigy Noir80%about $30 (−45%)7h vs 8h6/10
  1. Prada Luna Rossa — 86% scent match

    Shares a similar fresh aromatic and clean musky foundation with The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, though at a higher price tier.

    It shares its aromatic, musky and amber accords with The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 4,772 community ratings.

  2. Vince Camuto Eterno — 81% scent match

    Leans into similar aromatic territory as The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, offering a clean, woody-musky dry-down.

    It shares its aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 244 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Asad — 80% scent match

    Brings a bold amber and warm spicy intensity reminiscent of the richer facets found in The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon.

    It shares its amber accords with The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 14,322 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Pride Red Moon Men — 91% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber and soft spicy character of The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, delivering a smooth aromatic profile.

    It shares its aromatic, musky and amber accords with The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 40 community ratings.

  5. PARIS CORNER Prodigy Noir — 80% scent match

    Offers a dark, resinous amber and leather impression that sits comfortably in the same family as The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon.

    It shares its amber and musky accords with The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 113 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon.

Which The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon.

Which The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Pride Red Moon Men, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Prada Luna Rossa actually costs about $30 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon. 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 Darkside of the Moon dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Asad comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Dua Brand Darkside of the Moon notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-02.