What Is DUA Mystical Night a Dupe Of?

DUA Mystical Night is a clone of Vertus Ombre. 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?

Ombré by Vertus is the reference here. Oregano and bergamot sit with vanilla, resins, patchouli and woods in the listed profile. We’d pay attention to the herbal side against the warmer ingredients. If you’re curious about vanilla with something less obviously sweet around it, that combination is a useful place to start sampling.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Mystical Night lists Oregano, Bergamot, Patchouli, Labdanum, Vanilla, Cedar Wood, Oud and Sandalwood. Vertus Ombre lists Oregano, Bergamot, Vanilla, Labdanum, Patchouli, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Both lists include Oregano, Bergamot, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vanilla, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Mystical Night, also look for Cedar Wood and Oud. The original’s list also includes Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Woody Notes.

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 Mystical Night if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, Vertus Ombre 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.