What Is DUA Ebony Wood a Dupe Of?

DUA Ebony Wood is a clone of Matiere Premiere Bois d'Ebene 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?

Bois d’Ébène is the reference here. Juniper, guaiac wood, patchouli and cypriol give you a fairly focused set of notes to compare. We’d pay attention to the greener juniper against the woods, then come back to the patchouli later. If you’re looking for something woody without a long list of sweet notes, this is a pairing worth exploring.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Ebony Wood lists Juniper Berries, Guaiac Wood, Indian Cypriol Oil, Brazilian Cabreuva Wood Oil and Indonesian Patchouli. Matiere Premiere Bois d'Ebene EDP lists Juniper Berries, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Both lists include Juniper Berries and Guaiac Wood, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Ebony Wood, also look for Indian Cypriol Oil, Brazilian Cabreuva Wood Oil and Indonesian Patchouli. The original’s list also includes Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

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 Ebony Wood if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Matiere Premiere Bois d'Ebene 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.