The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Citrus Effect: released in 2023, citrus, woody and fresh, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe we found is Armaf Tres Nuit — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Citrus Effect 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 Citrus EffectProjection
1Armaf Tres Nuit83%about $25* (−69%)5h vs 6h6/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy82%about $30* (−62%)5h vs 6h7/10
3Maison Alhambra Alpine Homme Sport77%about $30* (−62%)4h vs 6h6/10
4Rasasi Fattan77%about $25* (−69%)6h vs 6h6/10
5Rue Broca Théorème Homme75%about $25* (−69%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Armaf Tres Nuit — 83% scent match

    Provides a crisp, green, and aromatic experience that mirrors the refreshing citrus and woody balance of the reference scent.

    It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Citrus Effect, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,389 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy — 82% scent match

    Offers a bright, zesty citrus opening that transitions into a clean, woody base reminiscent of the fresh and aromatic profile found in Citrus Effect.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and green accords with The Dua Brand Citrus Effect, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,791 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Alpine Homme Sport — 77% scent match

    Delivers a sharp, clean citrus and woody blend that feels like a lighter, more casual take on the aromatic structure of Citrus Effect.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with The Dua Brand Citrus Effect, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 818 community ratings.

  4. Rasasi Fattan — 77% scent match

    Leans into a sophisticated, earthy, and woody citrus profile that shares the same fresh yet grounded energy as the reference.

    It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Citrus Effect, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,698 community ratings.

  5. Rue Broca Théorème Homme — 75% scent match

    Presents a vibrant citrus opening that settles into a woody, aromatic dry-down, echoing the core themes of Citrus Effect.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with The Dua Brand Citrus Effect, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,266 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Dua Brand Citrus Effect.

Which The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe lasts longest?

Rue Broca Théorème Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for The Dua Brand Citrus Effect.

Which The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe is closest to the original?

Armaf Tres Nuit, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Citrus Effect dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Tres Nuit saves you about $80 a year against The Dua Brand Citrus Effect. 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 Citrus Effect dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rue Broca Théorème Homme comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Dua Brand Citrus Effect notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-15.