What Is DUA Eccentric Gourmand a Dupe Of?

DUA Eccentric Gourmand is a clone of Slumberhouse Sadanne. 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?

Strawberry and white wine make DUA’s description an unusual starting point, with rose, ambergris and woods around them. We’d see how the fruit changes as the warmer details become easier to smell. If you’re curious about a strawberry scent with a less familiar backdrop, trying this pair side by side should be more helpful than shopping by the name alone.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Strawberry, Ambergris, Damask Rose, White Wine and Woodsy Notes.

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 Eccentric Gourmand if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Slumberhouse Sadanne 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.