Dupe review · The Dua Brand
Another 13 Shades
Another 13 Shades is The Dua Brand's answer to Le Labo Another 13 — at 75% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Le Labo Another 13
- Price
- $43
- Size
- 34ml
- Per 100ml
- $126
- Original per 100ml
- $500
- Made by
- The Dua Brand
The FragDNA review
Another 13 Shades hits the mark – almost
FragDNA · compiled from 2 reviews and 2 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- A bright burst of pear and citrus tempered by a whisper of mint and ambrette greets the nose.
- Dry-down
- The heart settles into a mossy, licorice‑tinged amber with a synthetic edge that feels less rounded than the original.
- Longevity
- Around five to six hours on skin, fading sooner on clothes
- Projection
- Moderate, noticeable within arm’s reach
- Best for
- Everyday wear, especially for those who prefer a clean, less sweaty vibe
The Dua Brand’s Another 13 Shades positions itself as a budget-friendly answer to Le Labo’s cult classic. Priced at $126 for 100 ml versus the original’s $500, it promises the same pear‑apple‑citrus opening and the signature ambrette musk. Buyers are drawn by the promise of a similar experience without the high price tag, and the minimalist black box with magnetic closure adds a touch of understated luxury.
Most reviewers agree the opening is remarkably close, delivering the same juicy pear and fresh citrus spark, even picking up a faint minty edge. Where the dupe diverges is in the dry‑down: the scent leans into a licorice‑like nuance and feels noticeably more synthetic, lacking the original’s seamless, rounded amber and the subtle sweatiness that many associate with Le Labo’s formula.
Performance-wise the dupe offers decent longevity – about five to six hours on skin – and a moderate sillage that stays within personal space. For those who enjoy a crisp, clean fragrance but want to avoid the original’s lingering sweatiness, this version provides good value. It suits daily wear, especially in spring and summer, and appeals to anyone looking for a high‑end vibe on a modest budget.
The verdictAround 98% of the original’s character is captured, with a slightly synthetic dry‑down that may please those who prefer a cleaner finish. A solid, affordable stand‑in for fans of Another 13.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Another 13 Shades scores 6.6 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Another 13.
The Dua Brand sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Another 13's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $126 per 100ml it costs 75% less than Another 13 — the 12th cheapest of 16 twins we can price.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Dua Brand publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Le Labo Another 13 is pear, apple and citruses at first, ambrette, moss and jasmine at its heart and Iso E Super, cetalox and Ambroxan at the end. The Dua Brand set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- pear
- apple
- citruses
Heart
- ambrette
- moss
- jasmine
Base
- Iso E Super
- cetalox
- Ambroxan
For the one who wants to smell expensively of clean skin, radiating a soft musky warmth that reads as themselves, only quietly amplified.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 21 twins of Le Labo Another 13 we can price, Another 13 Shades is number 12 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Another 13 $32/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault Another 13 $32/100ml
- 04 Noted Aromas Geneva $33/100ml
- 05 The Dupe Spot Another 13 #392 $36/100ml
- 06 Match Perfumes Another 13 $58/100ml
- 07 AromaPassions Freedom $69/100ml
- 08 HK Perfumes The Exit $89/100ml
- 09 Oakcha Parallel $90/100ml
- 10 ALT Fragrances Simply Another $98/100ml
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The community
What people say about Another 13 Shades
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What does The Dua Brand Another 13 Shades smell like?
It is built to smell like Le Labo Another 13 — pear, apple and citruses up top, ambrette, moss and jasmine in the heart, Iso E Super, cetalox and Ambroxan in the base.
Is The Dua Brand Another 13 Shades a dupe of Le Labo Another 13?
Yes — The Dua Brand sells it as its version of Le Labo Another 13.
How much cheaper is The Dua Brand Another 13 Shades than Le Labo Another 13?
75% less per 100ml: about $126 per 100ml against $500 for the original.
Where can I buy The Dua Brand Another 13 Shades?
It is in stock at $43 for 34ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.