
Dua's 'The Opera' captures the bright citrus opening and floral heart of Xerjoff's original quite competently, with the bergamot and lemon providing similar sparkle. However, the oud and vetiver base tends to feel slightly less refined and nuanced, lacking some of the sophisticated depth and complexity that Xerjoff's version delivers.
The clone provides good note-for-note accuracy in the opening and mid-notes but falls slightly short in base longevity and overall projection. The oud presence may feel more synthetic or less integrated compared to the original's seamless composition.