I love their Original Blends. They are great. I also love the hybrids. Brilliant idea-taking the best of fragrances and combining them.
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@lonesomenotes58653 жыл бұрын
Im on a Dua kick this week so I absolutely LOVED this video! You keep me laughing the whole time I adore you!!!! 🤣
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥰
@dianapdrz22152 жыл бұрын
Omg I was trying to look for great DUA fragrance reviews and I was hesitant to watch this video but she sold this to me. I love her honesty and expressions.
@Joss-Fragrance-Mixology3 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful - thanks for the awesome overview!!!😍😍😍My husband and I each have 1 Dua and I just ordered 3 more
@flywithturquoise2 жыл бұрын
I cannot breathe! Not, “You just walked through some type of pure waterfall from Wakanda that cleansed your entire essence and everythaaang and let you out dry 🤣🤣🤣🤣”. You have no idea how much I needed that laugh. I bet you are hilarious IRL. Your fragrance descriptions are top tier! The reason I purchased Drowning in Caramel Cherry Delight was because of your classic description! Til this day that is hands down my absolute favorite. Thank you for that one!!
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰🤣🤣🤣
@sharonwright2035 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial sis, You are truly one of my favourites on here, because of you im starting to collect Duas now because alot of perfumes these days just dont last...companies need to do alot better... I've just ordered 5 🎉🎉🎉
@thefragrantician3 жыл бұрын
Melanges - this means it's just a mixture of something wether it be fruits, flowers, musk etc. You are so entertaining, and educating 😍
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
🎉YASS QUEEN 🥂 I’ve been impatiently waiting for this video🥰 I bought tropicala 🍊🍎🍍yesterday because I read your ONE WORD comment on their FB page 😍🥰😘
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@mahjihenry39443 жыл бұрын
I recently started following you and I am glad I did. I get so tickled watching and enjoy your honest opinions.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
Post your vanilla video anyway with a disclaimer it’s from 2020? Then do an updated vanilla video😎 just can’t get enough of your opinionated scent and it’ll take us through your journey which I’m sure we all experienced 🥰
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
😅I’m soo glad you gave DUA a chance. I know I kept pushing for your opinionated video. I was honestly a little scared you wouldn’t like them because they are known as a clone house. I ASSumed you only did OGs because of your collection/wall display, then I watched your clone house reviews & was hoping you would try DUA😎
@dianajacobs61362 жыл бұрын
I also like OGs but damn this house is fabulous. I don’t buy them for the dupes, though. I love their original scents.
@Byewig3 жыл бұрын
When you said gerbil cage i lost it 😂😂 because thats like the perfect cedar description
@UnIqUeLyKeya3 жыл бұрын
Ugh I love Dua! I just got into their fragrances last month and they get me every time they have those 30% off sales. I have 2 now and my collection is growing. Crater is my fave right now followed by Drowning in Vanilla. I have Caramel Delight and Dua’s Amber on the way. Thank you for posting this and putting me on to a lot more!
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I'm keeping crater..lol. I slept in it and now I'm hooked. It's still masculine but I love it.
@UnIqUeLyKeya3 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents Yes!! lol I’ve been wearing it around the house and to bed and fell in love. I may be a little biased because I love scents that lean a bit masculine or gourmand. Dua is trying to take all of my money.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
@@UnIqUeLyKeya lol.. exactly
@cyber6sapien Жыл бұрын
You earned yourself a subscriber with this video.
@latonyagipson-bowman91863 жыл бұрын
Yesssss, Thank you for the video because they got my coins and they are getting more. I have Angelic Elixir(Angels share) inspiration and I love it ❤❤❤..I want Caramel Delight
@My_Budget_Plans3 жыл бұрын
I went to their website and saw a sale…..and here I am. Lol!!!! You about to make me spend money lol
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@ginagarton36493 жыл бұрын
Just went and ordered 3 more- your video and the sale were too much to resist. I will be up to 5, but I have some on a wish list that were oos so eventually I will have more 😍
@rgnfm3 жыл бұрын
I love crater I layer it with a vanilla and it’s perfect. I always get compliments 😍
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I don't layer fragrances that's the issue. Lol
@micheledavis98673 жыл бұрын
Dua is definitely addicting!!!
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Yes ma'am!
@thefragrantlife143 жыл бұрын
I love dua fragrances. They are very potent and long lasting. Casino Royal nights is my favorite. Dua gets hate due to the ml you get for the price but you’re paying for quality.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I've never cared about the price, clearly. Lol
@thefragrantlife143 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents me either but I hear people always complaining but will pay 3 or $400 for a 50 to 100ml easy
@desireeasselinpena3 жыл бұрын
😍 yay! I just placed an order today with Dua!! I love your videos and am excited to see and hear about your collection!!!
@BrooklyntoBrixton3 жыл бұрын
I bought Dua's Drowning in Caramel Cheery because of you and now I have to get my hands on Desire II and Passions.
@Dionne.G3 жыл бұрын
Yes I've been waiting for this video 🙂. I'm excited. Let me get a snack
@dianajacobs61362 жыл бұрын
Oh, I got the wine!🍷
@Hunnybun11113 жыл бұрын
Your descriptions are fire!
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@iglesias08133 жыл бұрын
Lmao grab the whole bottle of wine 🤣. Thank you for these reviews, I'm curious about Dua fragrances. Have a lovely week 💐💐
@simona5491 Жыл бұрын
I've watched so many of your Dua videos 😍😍😍. I just received my order of desire II, Dark chocolate rum and vanilla, drowning in vanilla, and caramel delight. I can't really get my nose around the scents so I'm leaving in the boxes for now. How long should I leave them to mascerate? I was hoping to wear dark chocolate or caramel delight for valentines day. 😅 I did smell the samples they provided and they sme amazing!!
@OpinionatedScents Жыл бұрын
I leave mine for 3 to 4 months because I purchase out of season but 2 weeks is normal for most. What do you mean you can't get your nose around them?
@simona5491 Жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents They smell off. desire II smells like weird pineapple and the dark chocolate smells syrupy. Drowning in vanilla I get the ginger but nothing else really. The fragrances aren't settled compared the samples that smell balanced. I bought the Dua version vanigila of from Mercari and it smells wonderful.
@margorobison6584 Жыл бұрын
OMG, Era of Vanilla is exquisite!! Now I am going to have to try a few more ❤
@OpinionatedScents Жыл бұрын
Yay!!!!
@margorobison6584 Жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents do you think Tartness of Vanilla and Gateau Au Citron are similar, or are they different enough to have both? They both sound delicious!
@OpinionatedScents Жыл бұрын
@@margorobison6584 I didn't like gateau... smelled like melted butter to me
@margorobison6584 Жыл бұрын
@OpinionatedScents oh, darn it, that's right!! Shoot...I ordered both of them just a little while ago...sigh...
@margorobison6584 Жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents yuck, I don't want to smell like butter 😫
@stefnitty2152 жыл бұрын
I watched your entire video…I loved it…I’ve watched fragrance reviewers who has over 60k followers…they don’t have nothing on you love…real talk
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. ❤️
@brookesosa50323 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reviewing all of these! 💕 Do you have a preference between Tartness of Vanilla and Vanilla Lemon Gelato?
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
This is a really hard decision. I think that tartness wins on being louder and creamier on my skin. However, there's a beautiful freshness to lemon Gelato. However, you really have to like a sour note to dig tartness. I believe that vanilla lemon Gelato is the safer blind buy.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
In the drydown I'm torn. I love them both.
@brookesosa50323 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents I think I’m gonna need them both and then a few others 😉 haha! thank you for taking the time to help!
@journeywithme_erika1890 Жыл бұрын
I am so with you on that hating popcorn note. Yuck.
@cortneyperfume_madness4803 жыл бұрын
I don't own any Dua fragrances yet...I need to get on it!
@Auntkekebaby3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are hilarious and the realness. Thank you.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@TheMenAllPause992 жыл бұрын
It's the honesty for me...🤣🤣🤣
@ms.faiththomas43723 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the introduction to this brand. Now time to shop lol
@SandersRN81 Жыл бұрын
😂😂 I love popcorn flavored perfume. I went to smell Sol De Janerio and only liked 71. I just knew I would 68, but 71 makes me feel something ❤
@sweetsimpleslowlife27093 жыл бұрын
Huston, we have a problem 😂 I fell down the Dua rabbit hole! Very important question though…how long did the fragrances you have reviewed in this video macerated? Day, weeks, months? Did any of them smell good right after you got them? Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🌹🙏
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I almost always wait 8 weeks before judging.
@sweetsimpleslowlife27093 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents I see, that is definitely good to know, thank you🙏🌹
@be.myscent59833 жыл бұрын
I heard mixed reviews about lady elixir, I read it smelled mature. Do you agree with that? Also with caramel delight does it smell sweet throughout or only in the opening? Love this review because I'm just getting into DUA's! I cherish my little sample of amberlicious 😂
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I shy away from mature scents so not to me. However, I am 40...my nose might be at the stage of entering mature but I still rock Britney Spears so...LOL Caramel Delight is nothing but sweet. LOL
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
🔥LOVE THIS VIDEO 🤩 I’ve spent countless hours on their FB page reading reviews 🙃 Do you think you could make this a DUA series/make this video quarterly?😅😂🤣
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
No way don't ask that. Lol. Dua takes all my money already. Lol
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
Mine too that’s why I NEED you to filter my purchases😅😂🤣
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
Actually you got me going back to order a few that I ignored earlier 😍🥰😘
@NorthernScentsAlaska2 жыл бұрын
I have 4 so far Alexandra Short, Miss Class, Princeless Princess (so beautiful) and the LDBS one
@keilarb55 Жыл бұрын
Tartness of Vanilla reminds me of Eau Duelle from Diptyque
@AgingGorgeously3 жыл бұрын
Don't say nothing about me and Mancera with your 522 Duas.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Lmaooooo
@MsBarbara.6513 жыл бұрын
I need to watch this now!! I never owned any duas... But I just ordered a bunch of them. They always say unisex in the description, but I wonder if they'll be feminine enough for me. I read the reviews, and most of them seem to be from men...
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I always search by feminine
@MsBarbara.6513 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents I'm wearing one today called tonkalicious. It leans masculine to me. But it smells so good! PS. I bought them off of Mercari, and they're all unisex.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
@@MsBarbara.651 I just got that one and I'm trying to love it.
@NorthernScentsAlaska2 жыл бұрын
But i have a HUGE wishlist of Duas, i want to try their version of Black Opium Illicit Green
@drago94643 жыл бұрын
you dont have purple sapphire ?😱 u have to try it complement monster and smells like heaven
@dianajacobs61362 жыл бұрын
I’ve not heard of Purple Sapphire. Good?
@NorthernScentsAlaska2 жыл бұрын
Also, they say you have to let your bottles macerate for several months before using them...i would order the winter fragrances in the summer, let them sit, and use in fall/winter. Buy summer frags in the winter and let macerate
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
I've discussed this in multiple videos including this chat. That's exactly correct. I've been doing it that way for 2 years.
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
I've discussed this in multiple videos including this chat. That's exactly correct. I've been doing it that way for 2 years.
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I've discussed and suggested this for 2 years.
@thefragrantician3 жыл бұрын
"Don't put no butter on my food !" Yes 😆😆
@almatoledo16083 жыл бұрын
Super fun video. Brava! Want to add to cart your Carmel delight, lady elixir and M'Lady. I own about 8 including a beautiful Roja inspired Purple Sapphire (adore), Grand Soir, the inspired for Sweetie Aoud, Dark Angelica (ah, la, la!), O Matic Rose, Casino Royale Nights (yes!), Roja inspired Mobster Aoud (i blend with Casino Royale), the inspired for Pas Ce Soir (gorgeous!) And more!
@prettyE312 жыл бұрын
Love your longer videos 🤍
@sweetsimpleslowlife27092 жыл бұрын
Dua's Passions is on sale for $33 today, so of course I got it and a few others! 😉🙌😍
@thefragrantician3 жыл бұрын
Drowning in vanilla......yes yummy411 described it well.....I'm that tamar braxton lol 😆
@kawaiitropix48373 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I was a 🧈NO 🧈BUTTER 🧈 girl too until we had our 2nd child & he opened the refrigerator door in his own (less than 2yrs old) and helped himself to a BLOCK of butter 😂🤪😋
@camelliagrower3 жыл бұрын
I do think Dua is the best, and their bottles are nice too. So I am making my list for the 30% off. I am most likely to get Gateau O Citron, Amberlicious, and Lady Elixir. I think you would like Self Image of Her.--feminine. I have Inimitable Personality. I can wear it. I do not hate it, but I do not have love for it.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I sold Gateau it was toooooo gourmand for me. Lol. I love Amberlicious.
@thefragrantician3 жыл бұрын
You and I think on the same page. I love you 😍
@cortneyperfume_madness4803 жыл бұрын
I don't do layering either.
@chocolatebrownbrotha61673 жыл бұрын
Nice dua collection. What are top 3 fragrances you luv to smell on your significant other?! Thanks
@summerrain32513 жыл бұрын
Have you been wearing that AquaVenture this summer?
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@summerrain32513 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents 😆
@theresaveniegas11103 жыл бұрын
Sorry I’ve been trying to replay the part of the fragrance that smells like mango but not quite gettin it. I wish that you had the list on the drop down
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
What aren't you quite getting, the name or the notes? The dua version is called Desire II, the notes are on their website. Fun fact: on their website you can even type in the name of the real perfume and it'll bring up their version. 🙂
@va.j Жыл бұрын
Can we have a 2023 update pls ?
@OpinionatedScents Жыл бұрын
yes... I should've done this long ago...
@va.j Жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents thank you so much ! Also , did your top 10 change ?
@julies17953 жыл бұрын
Please, 5 scents from Dua, based upon what you like on you. Sweeter the better. I will buy them based on your reviews. Because we have similar tastes. 😊 Great video! Thanks in advance. 💐👍
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Italiano Desire II The Grand Ball Drowning in Caramel Cherry Delight Amberlicious
@MrAlexLowen3 жыл бұрын
Good honest review
@TheCutiepie20043 жыл бұрын
So is cotton candy de dua like a grown up version of pink sugar?
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
It's way better than pink sugar could ever hope to be.
@TheCutiepie20043 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents well alrighty then...po pink sugar 🤣🤣🤣
@valeriesnapp22393 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could layer something sweeter with Soulmate
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I don't like layering perfumes.
@Yummy4113 жыл бұрын
Whoa! 27??? You balked at my 12! Geez!
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
This is all YOUR FAULT. lol
@Sammiein3 жыл бұрын
I've really tried to like DUA. I have 7 bottles and there's something harsh about them. They seem rushed,IDK. I prefer Alexandria fragrances, much smoother and better blended IMHO☺
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
They are beast mode and I love it. They get better with time too. I've never tried Alexandria.
@Sammiein3 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents So true , they do become smoother with time. You can't beat their sales. I don't have issues with clones. If I like the clone then I'll get the original. High end samples can be $20 or more, I can buy a 30ml clone for that price. FYI, you have a wonderful channel! Your variety sets you apart. Thank you for all the work and time.
@Sammiein3 жыл бұрын
Last thing, AF has travel kits and samples at reasonable prices. You can try before you buy. I never saw that option on DUA, maybe I over looked it?
@TheCutiepie20043 жыл бұрын
@@Sammiein they actually have a sample site (separate). Sadly most of the sample fragrances are sold out at the moment 😔 Link: duasamples.com/
@Sammiein3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCutiepie2004 I saw that but didn't think it was their site. The samples are so expensive and it's so strange that it's not on the site. I've sold all but 3 DUA's. They just don't work for me😞
@cortneyperfume_madness4803 жыл бұрын
Can't lie I'm not a big fan of dupes. I'm not sure why. I want the real deal...which isn't great because I am poor.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
I used to be that way. Not anymore. Lol
@FIREFONDLRZ3 жыл бұрын
I used to feel that way until I found Dua and found out the make the fragrances I like into the masterpieces they were supposed to be.
@brandontate73023 жыл бұрын
@@FIREFONDLRZ for real, most of the days are better than the originals
@dianajacobs61362 жыл бұрын
Oh golly-their original frags are fabulous. Many of them aren’t “dupes” but are hybrids! They take what’s fabulous in two fragrances and combine them!
@prettymetiff2 жыл бұрын
I love butter. I don't understand. awwwwww
@marilyncapehart6633 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tera 2-16-2021
@nicey77183 жыл бұрын
I love Grand Soir on me. Maybe it settles with my body chemistry.
@dianajacobs61362 жыл бұрын
It’s one of my top three. I also think “masculine” fragrances are super sexy on a woman. I personally think Grand Soir needs a strong, beautiful woman to pull it off😉.
@thefragrantlife143 жыл бұрын
Great video
@eileencamacho22213 жыл бұрын
Hi, girl!!!
@electric_girl2 жыл бұрын
What shade of red are you* wearing in this video*~? *;}}}
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
I have no clue. Lol
@EauSoFraiche3 жыл бұрын
Well hello lady
@thefragrantician3 жыл бұрын
I'm so enjoying this video with my tea 🍵
@AsiaWilliams17312 жыл бұрын
U from the Midwest? lol
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
All day, er day. 😋
@AsiaWilliams17312 жыл бұрын
@@OpinionatedScents I can tell me too lol
@bmsykos3 жыл бұрын
Girl tell us how you really feel lmao 😂
@shelleyguest42552 жыл бұрын
Hunny you should not be reviewing Dua Fragrances until they have macerated for at least 2 weeks.
@OpinionatedScents2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Keep watching
@504HUNTER253 жыл бұрын
Be my old lady
@bmsykos3 жыл бұрын
Lady Elixir 😷
@joyclarke3353 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree with this review. I purchased 5 fragrances from DUA and they all smell awful. They smell nothing like what the website describes them as and have a weird, chemical smell to them. This stuff is worse than Muslim oil. There's a reason why they don't give refunds like Dossier. Don't waste your money.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. That's awful. You can sell them in their Facebook group or you can sell them on other sites like Mercari. I'm sorry they didn't work for you. Out of the 40 I've purchased only 5 of them didn't work for me. I love them and the ones I have smell amazing to me.
@sweetsimpleslowlife27093 жыл бұрын
Fascinating…two out of four of my Dua smell strange. Vanille Overload smells like cigarettes in an ashtray and Dua Street 51 Femme smells like pickles 🤮😂 I know they need to macerate, so I will let them sit for a few weeks and then smell again.
@OpinionatedScents3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@almatoledo16083 жыл бұрын
To me the version of Kilian Intoxicated smells like something green with a vanilla dry down. I don't understand it.
@MachingaSpiritTree3 жыл бұрын
I love this video..thankyou so much for sharing 🤗💝 Im going to buy Aoud Sunset, Desire ll and mabye The Grand Ball..does the gardenia in The Grand Ball make it smell mature? Lots of love from Australia 💐
@iSmellLikeChanel3 жыл бұрын
I added 5 or 6 to my cart just from watching this! Lol