What Is DUA Enchanted Wood a Dupe Of?

DUA Enchanted Wood is a clone of By Kilian Sacred Wood. 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’s the connection?

Sandalwood and milk are the main reasons to look at this Sacred Wood pairing. DUA also lists cumin, carrot seed, cedar and olibanum. We’d compare the texture of the woods and how clearly the milky detail comes through, especially if you want a particular style of sandalwood fragrance.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Enchanted Wood lists Mysore Sandalwood, Cumin, Cedar Wood, Spiced Milk, Carrot Seed and Olibanum. By Kilian Sacred Wood lists Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, Atlas Cedar and Myrrh.

The note names give you different details to follow in each bottle. For DUA Enchanted Wood, start with Mysore Sandalwood, Cumin and Cedar Wood. For By Kilian Sacred Wood, keep an eye on Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds and Sandalwood. The way those parts blend together is what we’d spend time comparing.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d give both fragrances a similar number of sprays on separate wrists, then come back after the opening settles. Check the parts you enjoy most: the brightness at the start, the balance through the middle and the way the finish feels close to skin.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Enchanted Wood if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, By Kilian Sacred Wood 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.