Dua
Paris 1920
Best Byredo Bal d Afrique Dupe
Dua Paris 1920 is a clone of Byredo Bal d Afrique, with an 82% accuracy score and about 70% cheaper than the original.
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82% MatchInspired by $195 originalSave about 70%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy82%
You SaveAbout 70%
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The Scoop
Paris 1920 captures the citrus-forward opening and spicy-floral heart of Bal d'Afrique quite effectively, with a comparable woody-amber dry down. However, the clone tends to feel slightly more linear, with less depth in the iris and geranium development that makes the original feel more complex and sophisticated.
Key Differences
The clone typically has slightly less sillage and longevity compared to the original, and the transition between heart and base notes feels more abrupt rather than the original's seamless evolution.
Fragrance Profile
Best Seasons
Spring95%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn81%
Winter71%
Community Insights
★ 4.3 from 19 ratingsWhat people who wear Dua Paris 1920 report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
citrus
woody
aromatic
white floral
floral
fresh
powdery
amber
Day or night
Day
Night
What wearers say
“I have a sample of the original and side by side, they’re almost indistinguishable. There is a stronger blast of chrysanthemum in the opening of the Byredo, but the Dua lasts long and is a fraction of the price. I’m living in this scent this August. It’s a great summer to fall transition fragrance.”
“Better performance than the OG. Aroma is spot on with a slight difference. This is floral but a "different" type of wood in the background. Still a very solid fragrance on it's own without having to make a comparison. If you overspray this....you'll be loud for the initial hour or so then as this dries down you'll appreciate the notes and how they blend. Worth getting for sure.”
“Lemony with a sharp, dry chrysanthemum-marigold kind of accord. I like it a lot and find it perfect for the hot weather. I haven't done an arm-to-arm comparison with Bal d'Afrique, which I don't own, so I can't say if it improves on the formulation, but I would bet that the wear time is superior. I enjoy the relative lack of sweetness; Paris 1920 smells almost chypresque at times, and I love the cedar and vetiver base notes.”
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