The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum: released in 2022, amber, powdery and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe we found is Fragrance World TABAC N' COKE — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs The Dua Brand Balsamic TabacumProjection
1Fragrance World TABAC N' COKE85%about $30*7h vs 6h6/10
2Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch80%about $30*7h vs 6h8/10
3Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition70%about $35* (+17%)8h vs 6h8/10
4Pendora Scents Solitude Night75%about $20* (−33%)7h vs 6h5/10
5Fragrance World Noir 773%about $30*3h vs 6h7/10
  1. Fragrance World TABAC N' COKE — 85% scent match

    Captures the warm, honeyed tobacco and powdery amber essence found in Serge Lutens Chergui, offering a smooth and resinous experience.

    It shares its tobacco, sweet and amber accords with The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 190 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch — 80% scent match

    Evokes a similar sweet, spicy tobacco profile with a rich, woody base that feels reminiscent of the complex character in Mystery Tobacco.

    It shares its sweet, tobacco and woody accords with The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,554 community ratings.

  3. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition — 70% scent match

    Leans into a bold, spicy tobacco and amber blend that shares a similar warm, powdery aesthetic with the reference.

    It shares its sweet and tobacco accords with The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,138 community ratings.

  4. Pendora Scents Solitude Night — 75% scent match

    Offers a sweet, musky tobacco impression that mirrors the balsamic and woody nuances of the original composition.

    It shares its sweet and woody accords with The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Noir 7 — 73% scent match

    Provides a deep, resinous tobacco experience that aligns with the amber-heavy profile of the reference fragrance.

    It shares its woody, powdery and rose accords with The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 6 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe is cheapest?

Pendora Scents Solitude Night, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum.

Which The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum.

Which The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World TABAC N' COKE, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World TABAC N' COKE saves you about $5 a year against The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum. 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.

Will a The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

The Dua Brand Balsamic Tabacum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-02.