What Is DUA Imperial Scottish Lavender a Dupe Of?

DUA Imperial Scottish Lavender is a clone of Creed Royal Scottish Lavender. The notes point toward lavender, sandalwood and warm spice. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Lavender is the main thread, with bergamot, sandalwood and vanilla offering further points to compare. We'd judge this as an aromatic and woody balance, leaving the surrounding spices room to shape the overall impression.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Imperial Scottish Lavender lists Sandalwood, Lavender, Bergamot, Vanilla and Spices among its notes. Creed Royal Scottish Lavender lists Bergamot, Citruses, Lavender, Sandalwood, Spices and Vanille among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

Look for the lavender character you like, then check its sweeter surroundings. A familiar note can feel quite different depending on that balance.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with DUA Imperial Scottish Lavender if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose Creed Royal Scottish Lavender if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.