Balmain Bleu Infini vs Dua Infinite Blue

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I reviewed Balmain Bleu Infini back in July

https://www.skool.com/bos/sotd-sample-of-the-day-balmain-bleu-infini?p=8fc67b81

I decided to pickup the Dua version on their big sale .

Opening, the OG starts off heavier in the mossy notes while Dua leans heavier in the clary sage. Both have a little floral and earthiness to them. Salt is very present that gives both frags lift and an aquatic like note. Up close they are kinda the same but now, as it hits the air is where they gain similarities. Once you pull back and you are 6 inches plus away, you know there is a slight diff and you know one is trying to be the other.

Going into the mid salt starts to fade along with the opening clary sage and moss for each respectively. Akigalawood starts to show up in both, but with Dua it takes center stage, OG the akigalawood is still backup singer. The moss in the OG is fighting to let go of the mic, but you see it coming. Right around the 20 min mark, in the air I would say Dua is about 75% there but ramping up quick.

About 45 min in the get closer in the profile, but kinda stops at about 85%. OG maintanes this earthiness to it, while Dua lets that fade into the back and really smooths out. Rose starts to show up in both, however you do have to focus a bit more in the OG to pick it up.

Final thoughts, this is one that is growing on me and I will wear this more than twice a year. Although Dua did not succeed in going 1:1 it definitely did its job in providing an excellent alternative to Balmain. Dua was like a top notch cover band, you know it's not the original group, but you rock out to it and heck you may even like them better than the OG. In this case I prefer the Dua over the OG, but not buy much. I found the earthiness in the OG to be just ever so slightly edgy with me, but not annoying in anyway, Dua just didn't display that.

This isn't a blind buy for the OG, you must try it, it's not for everyone. For Dua, if you grab on sale, go ahead and jump as it was only like $20 so no love lost if it doesn't work out

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