The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow: released in 2025, vanilla, sweet and powdery, about 2h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Nebras — 81% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow 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 Mandarin Popcorn GlowProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Nebras81%about $25* (−62%)6h vs 2h6/10
2Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 6791%about $25 (−62%)4h vs 2h5/10
3Bottega Verde Popcorn86%about $15 (−77%)2h vs 2h4/10
4Demeter Fragrance Popcorn81%about $40 (−38%)4h vs 2h3/10
5Bath & Body Works Single Barrel Bourbon81%about $10 (−85%)5h vs 2h7/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Nebras — 81% scent match

    Provides a fluffy vanilla and red fruit sweetness that rests in the same cozy gourmand family.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and fruity accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 5,626 community ratings.

  2. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 67 — 91% scent match

    Evokes the sweet, popcorn-and-vanilla ambiance of Mandarin Popcorn Glow, leaning into a playful, airy fruitiness.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 47 community ratings.

  3. Bottega Verde Popcorn — 86% scent match

    Shares a comforting buttery popcorn core that mirrors the sweet gourmand character found in Mandarin Popcorn Glow.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow, lasts about 2h against 2h and carries 8 community ratings.

  4. Demeter Fragrance Popcorn — 81% scent match

    Focuses heavily on a warm, salted popcorn accord similar to the distinct snack profile of Mandarin Popcorn Glow.

    It lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 98 community ratings.

  5. Bath & Body Works Single Barrel Bourbon — 81% scent match

    Delivers a rich, cinematic caramel-popcorn aroma reminiscent of the sweet mid-notes in Mandarin Popcorn Glow.

    It shares its vanilla, citrus and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 49 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Single Barrel Bourbon, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow.

Which The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Nebras, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow.

Which The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe is closest to the original?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 67, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Nebras saves you about $60 a year against The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow. 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 Mandarin Popcorn Glow dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Nebras comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Dua Brand Mandarin Popcorn Glow notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-01.