Mahsam Raza
Known for high-strength extrait formulations, often rich, long-lasting interpretations of existing luxury fragrances analyzed via GC-MS and then adjusted by nose to achieve close replicas. Emphasizes Arabic and French-inspired compositions, all-natural or high-quality ingredients, and affordable versions of very expensive niche and designer scents.
About
Mahsam Raza is a Dubai-born perfumer and entrepreneur who founded The Dua Brand, an independent niche fragrance house, in 2015-2016. After training in perfumery in Dubai, he moved operations to Orange County, California, where he serves as founder and CEO. Dua is widely known for high-concentration extrait fragrances, many of which are GC-MS based recreations of luxury scents, produced with chemists at a French facility and then hand-blended by Raza. He openly positions the brand as offering affordable interpretations of expensive perfumes, describing himself as a "Robinhood of fragrances" and stating, "We wanted to bring a collection of fragrances inspired by the most expensive brands out there and make them affordable for people across the world."
Training
Dubai (unspecified local training) (Independent)
Creations by Mahsam Raza
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