What Is DUA Singularity a Dupe Of?

DUA Singularity is a clone of House of Sillage N.001. 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.

What kind of scent is it going for?

N.001 by House of Sillage is the original for Singularity. Cinnamon, ginger and cloves sit with vanilla, tonka, amber and woods in the listed profile. We’d compare the spices alongside the sweeter ingredients. If you like the idea of a warm vanilla fragrance with a woody side, that balance is worth trying before buying a bottle.

How do the notes compare?

DUA Singularity lists Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla Bean, Agarwood, Amber Accord, Tonka Bean, Ginger, Mahogany and Cedar. House of Sillage N.001 lists Cinnamon, Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Cloves, Ginger, Vanilla and Mahogany.

Both lists include Tonka Bean, Ginger, Mahogany and Cedar, giving you a few clear points to follow in a sample. For DUA Singularity, also look for Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla Bean, Agarwood and Amber Accord. The original’s list also includes Cinnamon, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Cloves.

What would we look for in a sample?

Try a similar amount of each on separate wrists and give them some time. Come back to both after the first burst has settled, then check them again later. We’d focus on the notes that made you interested in the pairing in the first place.

Which one would we buy?

We’d start with DUA Singularity if you want DUA’s interpretation of this scent. If the original’s exact balance is what you love, House of Sillage N.001 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.