What Is DUA Oud Of Cherry a Dupe Of?

If you are wondering what DUA Oud Of Cherry is a dupe of, the answer is Guerlain Cherry Oud. The connection is cherry, rose and leather woods, with a few details worth checking in a sample before you buy.

Why this pairing makes sense

Oud of Cherry follows Guerlain Cherry Oud. Cherry, fruity notes, Turkish and Bulgarian rose, oud and leather connect the profiles. That gives the pairing a floral and woody frame around the fruit, rather than leaving the cherry as the only thing to compare.

How do their notes compare?

For DUA Oud Of Cherry, useful notes to follow include Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Fruity Notes, Leather, Cherry and Oud. Guerlain Cherry Oud lists Cherry, Fruity Notes, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather among its own notes.

The lists give you specific things to look for, but they cannot tell you how strongly each note will come through. Two fragrances can share several notes and still put a different part of the scent first.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d compare the cherry with the rose and leather. If you want a mainly fruity scent, give the darker woody side time before choosing a full bottle.

A side-by-side sample is useful here. Give the opening time to settle, then return to both scents later rather than making the call from the first spray. We’d compare the parts you enjoy wearing most, including the quieter finish.

Which bottle makes more sense?

Think about which part of this pairing you want to wear most, then compare the actual bottles on offer. DUA Oud Of Cherry gives you DUA’s take on the idea; Guerlain Cherry Oud is the reference itself. We’d check bottle size, shipping and return terms before choosing. If you are unsure about the sweeter or woodier side, try a sample first.