Lemon Cologne

Lemon Cologne is a Dua original from 2022 that’s now on the vaulted list, an aptly-named lemony fresh citric-rich cologne scent that smells a bit like a citrus-loaded, slightly modernized version of a classic cologne, replacing some neroli and orange blossom with more pure citruses, a bit tart, but still mainly smooth and fresh. It leans slightly masculine in a traditional sense but in reality, anyone can wear it at any time and they’ll smell great. It’s a really refreshing, easygoing option that is devoid of any particular gender-leaning stereotypes, but it does resemble a formula that does vaguely remind me of a neroli-less Acqua di Parma Colonia and other fragrances of that class. At the reduced vaulted pricing of $33 for 30ml, it’s a great travel option against more expensive counterparts, also. Definitely one I’d recommend others check out when the Dua vault is open from time to time. 7 out of 10

As far as lemon scents go, unfortunately this one is not that great. I bought a 10 ml from Dua to check it out because their prices are very reasonable. At first sniff it gives lemon cleaner vibes. I will use it with a vanilla body lotion to try and lessen the cleaning product smell or as a room spray, but I would not recommend or repurchase. For me, all the Dua scents have the same “base” smell, I don’t know what it is or how to describe it, but I don’t care for it and Dua isn’t a brand I will explore further.