What Is DUA Garden Of Botanical Dreams a Dupe Of?

DUA Garden Of Botanical Dreams is a clone of Balenciaga Florabotanica. 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?

Wild mint, Turkish rose, carnation and vetiver give this Florabotanica pairing a useful set of details to follow. We’d compare the mint against the flowers, then check how clearly the vetiver comes through. It’s worth taking time with the greener side if that’s what you enjoy most about the original.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Garden Of Botanical Dreams lists Carnation, Wild Mint, Turkish Rose Essence, Vetiver Roots and White Amber. Balenciaga Florabotanica lists Mint, Rose, Carnation, cannabis, Vetiver and Amber.

Both lists include Carnation, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Garden Of Botanical Dreams, also look for Wild Mint, Turkish Rose Essence, Vetiver Roots and White Amber. The original’s list also includes Mint, Rose, cannabis and Vetiver.

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 Garden Of Botanical Dreams if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Balenciaga Florabotanica 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.