What Is DUA Oud Of Vanilla a Dupe Of?

DUA Oud Of Vanilla is a clone of M. Micallef Vanille Oud. The notes point toward spiced vanilla, rose and warm woods. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Oud of Vanilla follows M. Micallef Vanille Oud. Despite the oud in both names, the listed connections include rose, saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, cashmere wood, sandalwood and patchouli, with vanilla, caramel, amber and musk adding sweetness. Follow the actual lists as well as the names.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Oud Of Vanilla lists Madagascar Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Saffron among its notes. M. Micallef Vanille Oud lists Rose, Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood 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?

We’d compare the spices and rose with the vanilla and caramel. The woody balance is worth trying if you want something less dessert-like.

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 Oud Of Vanilla if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose M. Micallef Vanille Oud 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.