Dua Fragrances Exceptional Vetiver smells like Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
Rated 85 similar by people who own both, reported by a few owners, inspired by it. 85 percent cheaper than the bottle it is compared with. For men.
Scent overlap
Both bottles' accords, strongest at the top, facing each other. A bar joined through the middle is one they share.
The bottle: Dua Fragrances Exceptional Vetiver
Rated 85 out of 100 similar to Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, a low confidence comparison resting on a near matching pyramid and few owner comparisons.
- Inspired by
- Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
- Closeness
- 85 out of 100, reported by a few owners
- Price, premium
- USD 60 for 34 ml, about USD 1.76 per ml, against USD 4.10 per ml for Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
- Longevity
- Dua says it lasts eight to twelve hours with a steady, clean drydown.
- Season
- Year round, best in spring and autumn; the fresh citrus top also works on warm days.
The opening
Bergamot, bitter orange and pink pepper open Dua Exceptional Vetiver with a crisp citrus and a light peppery sparkle. Bitter orange adds a slightly dry, peel-like edge and pink pepper a fresh spice, so the first minutes feel clean and alert. It follows the top of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire note for note.
The heart
Cashmeran, cedar, oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver form the heart, and this is where the earthy accord takes over. Vetiver gives a dry, rooty, slightly smoky green, cedar and sandalwood a woody frame, and cashmeran a soft, musky warmth. Oakmoss, placed here rather than in the base, adds a classic damp depth.
The drydown
Amber and musk close the scent. Dua describes them melting into the skin, leaving a confident, comforting trail. The drydown is a clean, softly warm vetiver wood, with the amber rounding the earthiness and the musk keeping it smooth and close.
Where it differs from Vetiver Extraordinaire
Dua Exceptional Vetiver is marketed as a take on Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire with a clean drydown lasting eight to twelve hours, but it only comes in a small 34 ml bottle. Its pyramid adds amber and moves oakmoss into the heart, which can make the finish slightly warmer. A typical price is USD 60 for 34 ml, about USD 1.76 per ml, against USD 410 for 100 ml of the Malle, about USD 4.10 per ml.
Who it is for
You admire the clean, earthy vetiver of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire and want it for work days without the niche price. A small bottle suits you, and you like a touch of amber warmth at the end.
When to wear it
Office wear, business meetings, smart casual weekends and dinners where a clean vetiver suits.
How far it carries
Not enough owner reports yet on how far Exceptional Vetiver projects. This is what the house says; owners have not reported much yet.
Questions people ask about Dua Fragrances Exceptional Vetiver
Is Dua Exceptional Vetiver similar to Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire?
It is rated 85 out of 100 similar, with low confidence. Both share bergamot, bitter orange, pink pepper, vetiver, cashmeran, cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk. The main differences are a small 34 ml bottle and an added amber that may warm the finish slightly.
How long does Dua Exceptional Vetiver last?
Dua says it lasts eight to twelve hours with a steady, clean drydown, and recommends letting the bottle rest for a few weeks after arrival. There are not enough owner reports to describe its projection.
Is Dua Exceptional Vetiver a good alternative to Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire?
It suits you if you want a cheap small bottle in the same clean vetiver style. If you want the refined, high vetiver formula of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire in a full bottle, the original is the better buy.
Where can I buy Dua Exceptional Vetiver?
Dua sells it on its own website, and Amazon carries many Dua bottles; the button on this page goes to the live listing. A typical price is USD 60 for 34 ml, though the live listing shows the current one.
Every bottle similar to Frederic Malle Vetiver ExtraordinaireAll Dua Fragrances bottles
Written from the published notes and our similarity ratings, with owner reviews and retailer pages (theduabrand.com, whatscent.app). Typical US prices (USD 60 here); Amazon shows the live one. A comparison says only that owners find two bottles similar, never that they are the same.
Notes of Exceptional Vetiver
What Dua Fragrances publishes. Black means Vetiver Extraordinaire shares the note.
Top
- bergamot
- bitter orange
- pink pepper
Heart
- cashmeran
- cedar
- oakmoss
- sandalwood
- vetiver
Base
- amber
- musk
Notes of Vetiver Extraordinaire
What Frederic Malle publishes. Black means Exceptional Vetiver shares the note.
Top
- bergamot
- bitter orange
- pink pepper
Heart
- vetiver
- cashmeran
- cedar
- sandalwood
Base
- oakmoss
- musk
The bottle it is compared with
Each line is a community comparison, with how well documented it is and what owners say differs.
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Side by side
The card we pin for this pair.
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