The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0: released in 2021, citrus, fruity and aldehydic, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0 dupe we found is Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green | 84% | about $25* (−62%) | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Miranda | 83% | about $40* (−38%) | 6h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Caron Yuzu Man | 81% | about $40 (−38%) | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange | 80% | about $20* (−69%) | 3h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Mandarin Orange | 84% | about $40 (−38%) | 2h vs 3h | 5/10 |
Evokes the bright green and citrus-driven zest of Mandarin Molecule 1.0, offering a refreshing herbal and fruity profile.
It shares its green, citrus and fruity accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,592 community ratings.
Captures a crisp, authentic citrus and green feel comparable to Mandarin Molecule 1.0.
It shares its sweet accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 470 community ratings.
Explores a similar sparkling, tart citrus profile that aligns with the aesthetic of Mandarin Molecule 1.0.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 503 community ratings.
Leans into a similarly bright, fruity, and sweet citrus territory as Mandarin Molecule 1.0.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 675 community ratings.
Delivers a straightforward, juicy citrus punch reminiscent of the sparkling opening in Mandarin Molecule 1.0.
It shares its citrus, fruity and aldehydic accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0, lasts about 2h against 3h and carries 17 community ratings.
Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0.
Fragonard Miranda, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0.
Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green saves you about $60 a year against The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0. 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. Fragonard Miranda comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Mandarin Molecule 1.0 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.