What Is DUA Berga Aoud a Dupe Of?

DUA Berga Aoud is a clone of Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot. 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?

Bergamot and oud are the main ideas to follow, with DUA also naming cedar, orange and lemon. We’d compare how much freshness remains around the woods as each sample develops. If you prefer your oud scents on the brighter side, that’s the balance to spend time with before choosing between a DUA bottle and the original.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Bergamot, Cedar Wood, Lemon, Orange and Oud. Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot highlights Bergamot, Cedarwood and Oud. Start with Bergamot, Cedar Wood and Oud 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 Berga Aoud if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot 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.