The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers: released in 2018, aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers dupe we found is Montblanc Presence — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montblanc Presence | 78% | about $35 (−56%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une | 74% | about $30* (−62%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 73% | about $25* (−69%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 71% | about $25* (−69%) | 7h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 70% | about $30* (−62%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the warm spicy and aromatic character of Invasion of the Barbers with a comfortable amber-infused dry-down.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,788 community ratings.
Presents a similar herbal and warm spice profile, offering a satisfying everyday alternative.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 690 community ratings.
Shares a clean aromatic and lavender-driven freshness reminiscent of Invasion of the Barbers at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its lavender, citrus and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
Leans into similar warm spicy territory with a robust vanilla undertone that echoes the depth of Invasion of the Barbers.
It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and vanilla accords with The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 13,211 community ratings.
Brings a crisp citrus and musky structure that aligns with the fresher facets of Invasion of the Barbers.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and musky accords with The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 2,730 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers.
Montblanc Presence, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montblanc Presence saves you about $65 a year against The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Asad comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.