What Is DUA Pearstachio Swirl a Dupe Of?

DUA Pearstachio Swirl is a clone of M. Micallef Pistachio Chic. The notes point toward pear, pistachio and soft sweetness. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Pear and pistachio sit with chestnut, cardamom and rum in the lists. Marshmallow and tonka add sweeter details, while peony and cedar give you something else to follow around that nutty theme.

How do their notes compare?

DUA Pearstachio Swirl lists Pistachio, Pear, Tonka Bean, Cardamom, Chestnut and Peony among its notes. M. Micallef Pistachio Chic lists Whipped Cream, Pear, Pistachio, Rum, Chestnut and Cardamom 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 pear with the pistachio before focusing on sweetness. Check whether the chestnut and cardamom are part of what you enjoy too.

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 Pearstachio Swirl if you want to try this scent idea in DUA’s interpretation. Choose M. Micallef Pistachio Chic 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.