What Is DUA Origins of Santal a Dupe Of?

The fragrance behind DUA Origins of Santal is Creed Original Santal EDP. It is a clone pairing built around sandalwood with aromatic herbs and spice. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

Sandalwood, ginger, lavender and rosemary connect this Original Santal pairing. Both lists also include citrus, musk and cedar, though DUA names benzoin and vanilla where the reference has additional herbal and mossy details. Those differences can affect the balance you prefer.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA Origins of Santal include Siam Benzoin, Lavender, Vanilla, Mysore Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Orange. Creed Original Santal EDP lists Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange among its own notes.

Use those notes as a guide when trying the pair. What matters is how they fit together: a brighter opening, a softer floral middle or a drier base can change the whole impression even when some of the ingredients sound familiar.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d compare the sandalwood against the herbs before deciding how sweet the scent feels. If you want a drier aromatic sandalwood, pay attention to that part of the finish.

If you can get samples of both, use a similar amount and give each one time on skin. Come back to the comparison later in the day, especially if the opening and the base appeal to you for different reasons.

Which bottle makes more sense?

The choice comes down to how much you enjoy this balance on skin and which bottle fits your budget. We’d compare the current offers for DUA Origins of Santal and Creed Original Santal EDP, including the bottle size and delivery cost. Give a sample enough time before committing, especially if the opening is your favorite part but you are less sure about the finish.