The Dua Brand 2025 Extrait

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Daybreak Forest

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The Dua Brand Daybreak Forest is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025. Daybreak Forest opens with Sandalwood, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, and dries down to a base of Cashmeran. The Dua Brand's Daybreak Forest carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a smooth operator, a subtle woody-fruity blend that's as comforting as it is intriguing. Expect an easygoing charm that works for pretty much anyone, anywhere.
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  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
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Daybreak Forest Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sandalwood100%
Heartas listed
Red Fruits100%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

Its woody, powdery and fruity composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft and understated nature, driven by powdery woods and light fruits, makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear as it won't overpower. It's too subtle for a bustling formal event and not fresh enough for sport, but its gentle woody-musky-fruity sweetness could work for a relaxed date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated The Dua Brand says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Daybreak Forest opens with a soft, creamy sandalwood, not sharp or bracing, but warm and inviting. This woody core is quickly sweetened by a burst of red fruits, adding a gentle tartness that keeps it from being overly dry. As it settles, the cashmeran emerges, wrapping everything in a powdery, musky embrace, creating a clean, understated depth. It's a scent that hints at natural elegance, like a quiet walk through a sun-dappled woodland.

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