What Is DUA Delightful Dates a Dupe Of?

DUA Delightful Dates is a clone of The House of Oud Dates Delight. 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?

Dates, caramel, honey and cinnamon make the gourmand idea easy to follow. Peony, labdanum and benzoin add details beyond the sweet notes. We’d compare how much space the dates get in the blend, and whether the sweetness stays at a level you’d enjoy wearing.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Delightful Dates lists Dates, Peony, Cinnamon, Caramel, Tonka Bean, Honey, Sugar and Vanilla. The House of Oud Dates Delight lists Dates, Peony, Cinnamon, Caramel, Tonka Bean, Coumarin, Honey and Sugar.

Both lists include Dates, Peony, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tonka Bean, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. The original’s list also includes Coumarin.

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 Delightful Dates if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, The House of Oud Dates Delight 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.