The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates: released in 2025, caramel, amber and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates dupe we found is Lush Sticky Dates — 93% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lush Sticky Dates | 93% | about $20 (−69%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar | 78% | about $20* (−69%) | 3h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Kuumba Made Vanilla Bean | 76% | about $10 (4 ml) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk | 73% | about $25* (−62%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Body Fantasies Vanilla | 63% | about $10 (236 ml) | 3h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Captures the rich, syrupy sweetness of caramelized dates with a warm, balsamic depth that feels remarkably similar to the reference.
It shares its caramel, sweet and amber accords with The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,216 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, more accessible take on the sweet, powdery vanilla and amber profile found in the reference.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 2,236 community ratings.
A concentrated oil that provides a deep, resinous vanilla base reminiscent of the balsamic and woody undertones in the reference.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 472 community ratings.
Leans into the sweet, spicy, and gourmand territory, sharing a similar cozy, sugary warmth with the reference.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,290 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that highlights the sweet, powdery vanilla notes present in the reference.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 18 community ratings.
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates.
Lush Sticky Dates, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates.
Lush Sticky Dates, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush Sticky Dates saves you about $65 a year against The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Lush Sticky Dates comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Caramelized Dates notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.