What Is DUA Origins of Nature a Dupe Of?

DUA Origins of Nature is a clone of Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Hortus Sanitatis. 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?

Papyrus and vetiver make this an interesting option if you enjoy dry, green woods. DUA includes ginger and cedar too, giving you a fresh detail to follow around that woody core. We’d compare the papery and earthy qualities as the samples settle. Those details should be more useful than judging only the strength of the opening.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Vetiver, Papyrus, Ginger and Cedar Wood.

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 Origins of Nature if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Hortus Sanitatis 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.