The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1: released in 2023, woody, musky and warm spicy, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1 dupe we found is Fragrance World Imperium — 85% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Imperium | 85% | about $15 (−75%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | PARIS CORNER Voux Elegante | 83% | about $30 (−50%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac | 81% | about $25 (−58%) | 8h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 80% | about $25 (−58%) | 6h vs 2h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Oakcha Pearl 22 | 88% | about $75 (+25%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
Shares a comparable rich woods and aromatic spiced personality reminiscent of The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1.
It shares its woody accords with The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 375 community ratings.
Brings a dense warm spicy and resinous wood depth that sits comfortably in the same family as The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1.
It shares its sweet and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 510 community ratings.
Features a similar heavy spice and rich wood foundation that evokes the opulent warmth of The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1.
It shares its woody, sweet and warm spicy accords with The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 431 community ratings.
Captures a similar musky and warm metallic aura reminiscent of the presence found in The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 4,903 community ratings.
Evokes the sophisticated woody and warm spicy character of The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1, offering a similarly smooth and refined profile.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 20 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1.
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac, at about 8h on skin, against about 2h for The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1.
Oakcha Pearl 22, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Imperium saves you about $65 a year against The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Imperial No. 1 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.