Casino Elixir 2.0 The Dua Brand 2020

Dua makes dupes. You can twist, soften, and explain it however you want, but the statement isn't too far-fetched. Whether it says "inspired by" or not makes no difference. High-quality, affordable, fabulous, and sometimes even superior to their originals, but still dupes. That's why I was rather skeptical about the brand - but eventually, I wanted to sniff into the phenomenon and ordered, among other things, "Casino Elixir 2.0," which has become almost a legend among "copied perfumes." Because it (or its predecessor) was probably the brutal starting shot that allowed Dua to merge (!) two hit DNAs and become independent enough to be taken seriously, hyped, and bought. Even if one can be critical of this "Plus+Plus=Doppelplus" scheme. A scent like "Casino Elixir 2.0" still has to be put on its feet.

"Casino Elixir 2.0" takes 70% "Aventus" (rather fruity versions) and mixes it with 30% "Baccarat Rouge 540" - and there you have an exalted presence between high-pitched pineapple and mellow saffron, which one could hardly have imagined. The first minutes are a bit intense, almost causing me a migraine if I spray too closely or approach it with the bulb. Additionally, one cannot completely deny a certain synthetic quality; I would rate the much more expensive originals as minimally higher in quality. Or at least they seem a bit milder and better blended, more harmonious. But at this price and with this penetrating beauty, those are just nuances. Dua goes to the limit regarding performance and potency, which can quickly feel like "too much." A creamy "Aventus." A fruity "Baccarat Rouge 540." Father and mother from the olfactory nobility. Call it what you want. A crowd-pleaser full of confidence and sexiness. Overall, "Casino Elixir 2.0" is the most beautiful Frankenstein experiment of all time. Sorry, Elsa Lanchester!

Bottle: handy, labeled, sturdy, pretty is different. But it's more about the content.
Sillage: filled the entire dance school last Friday
Longevity: doesn't stop, even if you have enough - 13 hours

Conclusion: no matter how skeptical you are about Dua, dupes, or the "simple" fusion of two top scents - it's quite likely that "Casino Elixir 2.0" will excite and convince you. Especially if you love the originals and parent scents. A great cost-effective powerhouse of two blockbusters. I do have to deduct a bit in the rating due to the lack of independence. But "laziness" has rarely been a finer treat!