What Is DUA Bois Précieux et Épices a Dupe Of?

DUA Bois Précieux et Épices is a clone of Creed Spice and Wood EDP. That’s the original behind this pairing and the bottle to compare it with if you’re deciding which version of the scent to try.

What kind of scent is it going for?

Spice and Wood is the reference here, with apple, pepper, cloves and cedar giving you a useful starting point. Rose, patchouli and the other woods add more detail, so we’d follow how the spicy opening settles into its woodier finish.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Bois Précieux et Épices lists Sicilian Bergamot, Egyptian Lemon, Aromatic French Apples, Angelica Root, Bulgarian Rose, Clove, Desert Peppers and Javanese Patchouli. Creed Spice and Wood EDP lists Apple, Lemon, Bergamot, Pepper, Birch, Clove, Angelica and Patchouli.

Both lists include Clove, Oak Moss and Musk, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Bois Précieux et Épices, also look for Sicilian Bergamot, Egyptian Lemon, Aromatic French Apples and Angelica Root. The original’s list also includes Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Pepper.

What would we look for in a sample?

Try a similar amount of each on separate wrists and give them some time. Come back to both after the first burst has settled, then check them again later. We’d focus on the notes that made you interested in the pairing in the first place.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Bois Précieux et Épices if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Creed Spice and Wood EDP is the reference to try. Compare the available bottle sizes, shipping cost and return terms before choosing. A sample or smaller bottle can be a good first purchase, especially when one particular note is the reason you’re interested. Current retailer options are shown above. Use the price for the size you actually plan to order, and check the delivery estimate if you need the fragrance for a particular date.