What Is DUA Ambery Glow a Dupe Of?

DUA Ambery Glow is a clone of Santa Maria Novella Ambra. DUA names that fragrance as its inspiration, so it’s the bottle to sample alongside this one if you’re interested in how the scent was interpreted.

What makes these worth comparing?

Ambery Glow is DUA’s take on Santa Maria Novella Ambra. Bergamot, amber, myrrh, patchouli and sandalwood appear in both descriptions. We’d use the amber and myrrh as the starting point, then check how the citrus and woods affect the balance. If warm resinous fragrances are your thing, those are the details that make this a useful pair to put on your sample list.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Bergamot, Amber, Myrrh, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Santa Maria Novella Ambra highlights Bergamot, Amber, Myrrh, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Start with Bergamot, Amber, Myrrh and Patchouli when you compare them.

How would we compare samples?

If you have samples, give each its own wrist and let the first spray settle. Come back once the notes you enjoy most are easier to pick out. Smelling them twice gives you a better idea of whether the opening is what drew you in or whether the finish is the part you want to wear. Check both on a day when you can keep the rest of your routine unscented. Use a blotter for a first impression if you’re sampling several scents at once. Save a skin test for the two you’re choosing between.

Which one would we try first?

We’d try DUA Ambery Glow if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Santa Maria Novella Ambra and have a particular part of it in mind, start with a small sample so you can compare that detail before buying. Check the size and format shown on the retailer page, and use the delivered price for the bottle you’d actually order. That’s especially helpful when one listing is for a travel size or sample and another is for a full bottle.