The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis: released in 2017, aromatic, woody and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis dupe we found is Fragrance World Soir — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Soir | 88% | about $25* (−69%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Salvo | 85% | about $20* (−75%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Suits | 75% | about $20* (−75%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Sunrise Killer Oud | 80% | about $25* (−69%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Pendora Scents Adine | 78% | about $15* (−81%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Captures the aromatic and woody essence of Amouage Sunshine Man, offering a similar warm, citrus-forward profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords with The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings.
Evokes the bright, herbal, and vanilla-infused character of Amouage Sunshine Man with a smooth, long-lasting dry-down.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 866 community ratings.
Provides a similar aromatic and woody experience to Amouage Sunshine Man, focusing on the sweet and herbal nuances of the original.
It shares its vanilla, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 486 community ratings.
Leans into the same fresh, spicy, and woody territory as Amouage Sunshine Man, providing a balanced and pleasant daily wear.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 75 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, citrus-heavy take on the aromatic profile of Amouage Sunshine Man, perfect for those seeking a softer projection.
It shares its woody accords with The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3 community ratings.
Pendora Scents Adine, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis.
PARIS CORNER Sunrise Killer Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis.
Fragrance World Soir, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Soir saves you about $80 a year against The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. PARIS CORNER Sunrise Killer Oud comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Aurora Borealis notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.