What Is DUA Delightful Paris a Dupe Of?

DUA Delightful Paris is a clone of Somens Éclair. The notes point toward citrus, coconut and creamy woods. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Lemon, orange and neroli connect Delightful Paris with Somens Éclair. Coconut, vanilla, amber and sandalwood carry the creamier side. DUA also names dry nuts and jasmine, giving you more to follow than the sweet-sounding name suggests.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Delightful Paris lists Lemon, Orange, Neroli, Dry Nuts, Jasmine and Coconut among its notes. Somens Éclair lists Lemon, Orange, Neroli, Coconut, Amber and Vanilla among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d compare the citrus with the coconut after the opening settles. If creaminess is the attraction, check how much room the woods leave for it.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with DUA Delightful Paris if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose Somens Éclair if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.