What Is DUA Booze & Vanille a Dupe Of?

DUA Booze & Vanille is a clone of M Micallef Note Vanillée. 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?

Rum and cognac give the vanilla a clear theme here, while mandarin and jasmine offer something else to follow. We’d compare the balance between those notes instead of treating every vanilla fragrance as the same idea. If the boozy side is the draw for you, pay attention to how clearly it comes through after the opening.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Booze & Vanille lists Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes, Jasmine, Vanilla, Rum, Cognac and Amber. M Micallef Note Vanillée lists Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes, Jasmine, Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac.

Both lists include Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Vanilla, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample.

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 Booze & Vanille if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, M Micallef Note Vanillée 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.