Fade O'clock The Dua Brand

For Men
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Fade O'clock The Dua Brand worth trying?

Fade O'Clock by The Dua Brand is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men.

Best match
Office, Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, fresh spicy, woody with Lavender, Clary Sage, Neroli

The first impression

Fade O'Clock by The Dua Brand is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Mahsam Raza.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
fresh spicy 85%
woody 70%
lavender 60%
citrus 50%
soft spicy 40%
white floral 35%
herbal 30%

The perfumer behind it

Mahsam Raza

Mahsam Raza

Mahsam Raza is a perfumer whose catalog spans Eighteen Fifty Parfums and The Dua Brand, featuring scents like Chaplin In Venice, Chateau, La Jolla, and Arabian Amber Nuit. His fragrances often explore themes of luxury and opulence, using rich notes such as oud, amber, and floral accords. He is recognized for creating bold, long-lasting compositions.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Lavender Lavender
Clary Sage Clary Sage
Neroli Neroli
Geranium Geranium
Cedar Cedar
Petitgrain Petitgrain
Amber Amber
Sandalwood Sandalwood

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Fade O'clock The Dua Brand

Essence

Fade O'clock embodies the Alchemist archetype, master of transformation through precise balance. The fragrance's herbal freshness (lavender, clary sage) blended with warm amber and sandalwood suggests someone who turns the mundane into gold. They see potential where others see only raw materials, whether in people, ideas, or everyday moments.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor functional elegance - a well-tailored blazer with plenty of pockets, a leather-bound notebook that fits perfectly in hand. Their workspace is organized chaos: neatly labeled vials beside open books, a microscope next to a coffee cup. Everything serves a purpose, but the purpose isn't always obvious.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the hidden connections between things. For them, the right combination at the right time can create magic - whether that's a perfect cocktail or a breakthrough idea. They value patience and precision, knowing true transformation can't be rushed, but also trust in happy accidents.

Relationships

They're the friend who knows exactly which book to recommend or which cocktail will lift your mood. Romantic partners are drawn to their quiet competence, though some grow frustrated by their tendency to observe rather than participate. They make excellent mentors, able to see people's potential before they see it themselves.

Lifestyle

Their days follow rhythms rather than schedules - certain hours for tinkering, others for research, always with room for inspiration. They keep a cabinet of curiosities where ordinary objects (a peculiar stone, a vintage postcard) wait for their moment of usefulness. Even their leisure has purpose, whether cultivating herbs or studying antique maps.

Shadow

Their fascination with process can become procrastination, endlessly preparing without ever completing. Their belief in transformation may blind them to appreciating things as they are. The greatest risk is becoming so absorbed in their craft that they forget to live outside the laboratory.

Conclusion

Fade O'clock is for those who find wonder in the everyday alchemy of existence. It's the scent of a solution just about to crystallize, of dawn breaking over a workbench where something extraordinary is taking shape.