The Dua Brand Strength of Wind: released in 2020, citrus, woody and floral, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Strength of Wind dupe we found is Fragrance World Ace — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Strength of Wind dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Strength of Wind | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Ace | 83% | about $20* (−69%) | 7h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Dossier Woody Sandalwood | 80% | about $30* (−54%) | 6h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Léonie | 78% | about $30* (−54%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Tres Nuit Lyric | 73% | about $30* (−54%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine | 70% | about $25* (−62%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the bright, citrusy, and woody character of Bal d'Afrique, offering a similar airy and sophisticated floral experience.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Strength of Wind, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 211 community ratings.
Captures the woody and powdery essence found in similar compositions, providing a clean and elegant scent profile.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with The Dua Brand Strength of Wind, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 482 community ratings.
A bright and citrus-forward fragrance that leans into the same aromatic and woody territory as the reference.
It shares its white floral, citrus and musky accords with The Dua Brand Strength of Wind, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 336 community ratings.
Offers a fresh, floral, and aromatic profile that shares a similar clean and uplifting vibe.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with The Dua Brand Strength of Wind, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 334 community ratings.
A fresh and citrusy scent that touches on similar aromatic and woody notes, suitable for daily wear.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with The Dua Brand Strength of Wind, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 815 community ratings.
Fragrance World Ace, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Dua Brand Strength of Wind.
Fragrance World Ace, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for The Dua Brand Strength of Wind.
Fragrance World Ace, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Ace saves you about $70 a year against The Dua Brand Strength of Wind. 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. Fragrance World Ace comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Strength of Wind notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.