What Is DUA Deep Vanilla Desire a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA Deep Vanilla Desire is a dupe of, the answer is Mancera Xplicit Vanilla EDP. The connection is vanilla, chocolate and darker woods, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Vanilla and chocolate sit alongside brown sugar, oud and sandalwood. Tonka, amber and benzoin add further warm details, so we'd look at the sweeter and woodier sides together rather than treating this as a plain vanilla pairing.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA Deep Vanilla Desire, useful notes to follow include Amber, Benzoin, Brown sugar, Cedarwood, Chocolate and Mexican vanilla. Mancera Xplicit Vanilla EDP lists Mexican Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Cambodian Oud, Brown Sugar, Australian Sandalwood and Cedarwood among its own notes.

The lists give you specific things to look for, but they cannot tell you how strongly each note will come through. Two fragrances can share several notes and still put a different part of the scent first.

What would we look for in a sample?

Check the chocolate and sugar against the oud. We'd want the darker woody side to be something you enjoy, rather than a surprise after buying.

A side-by-side sample is useful here. Give the opening time to settle, then return to both scents later rather than making the call from the first spray. We’d compare the parts you enjoy wearing most, including the quieter finish.

Which bottle makes more sense?

Think about which part of this pairing you want to wear most, then compare the actual bottles on offer. DUA Deep Vanilla Desire gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Mancera Xplicit Vanilla EDP is the reference itself. We’d check bottle size, shipping and return terms before choosing. If you are unsure about the sweeter or woodier side, try a sample first.