Dua Formula 007

Dua Formula 007 is an original blend from 2021 that’s now vaulted, a provocative blend featuring fir and other woods, various resins, tobacco, and a dry leathery aspect modulated by touches of vanilla and whiskey. It’s somewhat dark, very intense, and an apt way to stand out in the cooler weather, as it’s a wintery blend that manages to be a bit sharp and heady without being terribly spicy or animalic, I’d argue, though it’s not as if the blend is too smooth, either. It feels a bit midway between raw and refined, and surely is not a fit for everyone, even those among us that like cold-weather-leaning scents. While I do not regard it as an everyday wear, it’s a great option for standing out in a crowd or for achieving great performance. In terms of intensity, it’s in a group with The Rule of Them All and Incense Night, as a couple of examples. I’d certainly recommend checking it out if it seems interesting. Dua Formula 007 is priced at $36 for 30ml as part of the vaulted collection, only available a few times a year when the vault opens, and given its outstanding performance, it’s an especially big bargain, in my opinion. 8 out of 10