What Is DUA Hidden Gardens a Dupe Of?

DUA Hidden Gardens is a clone of Phlur Father Figure. If you are trying to place the scent, that is the original to start with. The comparison centers on fig, iris and soft woody musk, rather than an unrelated fragrance with a similar name.

Why this pairing makes sense

Hidden Gardens is the Father Figure pairing, combining fig, water lily, iris and woody musk. DUA’s catalog also names blackcurrant and bourbon vanilla; the original names cassis and Madagascar vanilla. We keep those labels separate while looking at the wider fruit, floral and woody structure.

The reference is Phlur Father Figure.

How do their notes compare?

DUA lists a top, middle and base structure for this scent. Its listed notes include Fig, Blackcurrant, Water Lily, Orris Root, Iris, Jasmine and Bourbon Vanilla. Those are useful points to look for when trying the DUA scent.

Phlur Father Figure lists Fig, Water Lily, Cassis, Orris Root, Iris, Jasmine and Musk among its notes. The full profiles above show the rest, keeping each scent’s own labels and structure. A note list describes the idea; it does not tell you the proportions or guarantee that two fragrances develop the same way.

What would we compare on skin?

We would compare the fig and iris against the sandalwood and musk. If the fig is what draws you in, check how noticeable it remains as the scent develops.

Which one should you choose?

We would start with DUA Hidden Gardens if you want to explore fig, iris and soft woody musk in DUA’s interpretation. Choose the original if having that specific reference is the priority. Before ordering either one, compare bottle sizes, the current delivered cost and the retailer’s return policy. A sample is especially useful if one particular note is the reason you are interested.