What Is DUA Green Incense a Dupe Of?

DUA Green Incense is a clone of Tom Ford Vert d’Encens. 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?

Pine, fir balsam and incense make the intended direction fairly easy to picture. DUA also names heliotrope, which gives you a sweeter detail to look for alongside the resins and green woods. We’d focus on that contrast when sampling. The best choice depends on how much softness you want around the sharper, more forest-like parts.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Wood Resin, Pine, Incense, Fir Balsam, Heliotrope, Boxwood and Woody 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 Green Incense if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Tom Ford Vert d’Encens 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.