What Is DUA Plum & Amber Wood a Dupe Of?

DUA Plum & Amber Wood is a clone of BDK Parfums Wood Jasmin. That’s the original behind this pairing and the bottle to compare it with if you’re deciding which version of the scent to try.

Why compare these two?

Wood Jasmin is the original behind this DUA. Plum and pear sit with jasmine, rose, resins, incense and vanilla in the lists. We’d compare the fruit against those richer ingredients rather than expecting a simple juicy opening to tell the whole story. If jasmine is the main draw, keep following it as the sample settles.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Plum & Amber Wood lists Plum, Pear, Egyptian Jasmine, Artemisia, Turkish Rose, Balsam of Peru, Incense and Vanilla from Madagascar. BDK Parfums Wood Jasmin lists Plum, Pear, Jasmine Sambac, Egyptian Jasmine, Artemisia, Turkish Rose, Peru Balsam and Incense.

Both lists include Plum, Pear, Egyptian Jasmine, Artemisia and Turkish Rose, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Plum & Amber Wood, also look for Balsam of Peru, Vanilla from Madagascar, Cypriol Oil and Patchouli from Indonesia. The original’s list also includes Jasmine Sambac, Peru Balsam, Madagascar Vanilla and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

What would we look for in a sample?

A sample gives you room to find out which balance you enjoy. We’d try both with a similar amount, let the opening settle and come back later in the day. Pay attention to the part you most want to wear, whether that’s the first freshness or the warmer finish.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Plum & Amber Wood if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, BDK Parfums Wood Jasmin is the reference to try. Compare the available bottle sizes, shipping cost and return terms before choosing. A sample or smaller bottle can be a good first purchase, especially when one particular note is the reason you’re interested. Current retailer options are shown above. Use the price for the size you actually plan to order, and check the delivery estimate if you need the fragrance for a particular date.