The Dua Brand Slow Kill: released in 2021, vanilla, powdery and aldehydic, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Slow Kill dupe we found is Lalique Amethyst — 81% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Slow Kill dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Slow Kill | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Amethyst | 81% | about $85* (+55%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Mohra Silky Rose | 80% | about $20 (−64%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Rose Gourmand For Her | 78% | about $30* (−45%) | 6h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin | 78% | about $35* (−36%) | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk | 77% | about $20* (−64%) | 5h vs 2h | 6/10 |
Evokes a similar tart black currant and delicate floral vibe as Slow Kill, though it leans slightly more woody in the base.
It shares its fruity, floral and rose accords with The Dua Brand Slow Kill, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 7,421 community ratings.
Presents a sweet, powdery rose and fruity musk profile that echoes the delicate vanilla-floral heart of Slow Kill.
It shares its rose, fruity and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Slow Kill, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 680 community ratings.
Delivers a warm, sugared rose and creamy vanilla feel in the same comforting wheelhouse as Slow Kill.
It shares its rose, vanilla and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Slow Kill, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 2,504 community ratings.
Captures a comparable blend of juicy berries and powdery rose petals reminiscent of the soft floral character in Slow Kill.
It shares its fruity, rose and floral accords with The Dua Brand Slow Kill, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 4,382 community ratings.
Shares the powdery heliotrope and sweet vanilla warmth that defines the powdery undertones of Slow Kill.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and floral accords with The Dua Brand Slow Kill, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 619 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Mohra Silky Rose, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than The Dua Brand Slow Kill.
Zara Rose Gourmand For Her, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for The Dua Brand Slow Kill.
Lalique Amethyst, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Amethyst actually costs about $45 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Slow Kill. 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. Zara Rose Gourmand For Her comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Slow Kill notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.