
Dua's Apollo captures the fresh citrus opening and delicate floral heart of The Moon reasonably well, maintaining the airy, luminous character of the original. However, the clone tends to lack the refined complexity and ethereal quality that makes the Frederic Malle version distinctive, with a slightly more linear progression and less sophisticated base development.
The clone performs well on note accuracy but struggles with the original's nuanced depth and longevity; Apollo's drydown is noticeably warmer and more straightforward, missing some of the subtle iris-sandalwood interplay that gives The Moon its sophisticated elegance.