Dua
Apollo
Best Frederic Malle The Moon Dupe
Dua Apollo is a clone of Frederic Malle The Moon, with a 78% accuracy score and about 75% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $325 originalSave about 75%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
You SaveAbout 75%
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The Scoop
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.
Key Differences
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.
Fragrance Profile
Best Seasons
Spring83%
Summer66%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter100%
Community Insights
★ 2.9 from 13 ratingsWhat people who wear Dua Apollo report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
fruity
amber
rose
sweet
oud
fresh
woody
fresh spicy
Day or night
Day
Night
What wearers say
“I’ve 2 bottles of Apollo from the 2020 batch and I’m not entering a gladiator arena and empty my bank account to battle for The Moon, no thanks. Apollo is good enough for me.This dupe? Pure class and well made for its price. One spray and I’m scented from sunrise to sunset. On clothes it clings and lingers for a week like it’s auditioning for a telenovela.”
“Apollo, imo is a little sweeter than the OG. But for the price, I'm not complaining. It's really close to the original, which I cannot afford, but who cares Apollo works just fine for me.”
“I really wish that this fragrance and the OG used a different floral note than rose. Rose smells like ass on me (a 40 yr. Old man), and I really wish they replaced rose with another floral like jasmine. I know that'd change the entire balance, but still, I can't help but find rose repulsive.”
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