The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne: released in 2022, woody, citrus and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe we found is Hollister Jake — 95% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs The Dua Brand Dua Jake CologneProjection
1Hollister Jake95%about $65 (+44%)4h vs 7h6/10
2Rue21 CJ Black85%about $10 (−78%)4h vs 7h5/10
3Bath & Body Works Freshwater81%about $15 (−67%)4h vs 7h6/10
4Playboy New York76%about $10 (−78%)5h vs 7h6/10
5Zara Seoul79%about $20 (−56%)5h vs 7h6/10
  1. Hollister Jake — 95% scent match

    Shares the quintessential crisp citrus and warm coastal driftwood profile that characterizes Dua Jake Cologne.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 335 community ratings.

  2. Rue21 CJ Black — 85% scent match

    Delivers a nostalgic blend of bright bergamot and soft cedarwood in the same fresh, woody wheelhouse.

    It shares its citrus, powdery and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 162 community ratings.

  3. Bath & Body Works Freshwater — 81% scent match

    Features a crisp, aquatic bergamot and cedar aura that captures a similarly clean, breezy energy.

    It shares its citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords with The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 252 community ratings.

  4. Playboy New York — 76% scent match

    Blends lively citrus with smooth cedarwood for a pleasant and approachable everyday masculine profile.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh and fresh spicy accords with The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 618 community ratings.

  5. Zara Seoul — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Provides an uplifting aromatic citrus opening balanced by light, modern wood notes.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 284 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe is cheapest?

Rue21 CJ Black, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne.

Which The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe lasts longest?

Playboy New York, at about 5h on skin, against about 7h for The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne.

Which The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe is closest to the original?

Hollister Jake, at 95% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hollister Jake actually costs about $30 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne. 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.

Will a The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Playboy Playboy New York comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Dua Brand Dua Jake Cologne notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-16.