What Is DUA Sultan's Vanilla a Dupe Of?

The fragrance behind DUA Sultan's Vanilla is Royal Crown Sultan. It is a clone pairing built around vanilla, dates, resins and oud. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

Sultan is the original behind this pairing. Dates and vanilla sit alongside rose, myrrh and oud, so the useful comparison includes the resinous and woody notes as well as the sweet fruit.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA Sultan's Vanilla include Madagascar Vanilla, Myrrh, Dates, Labdanum, Oud and Sandalwood. Royal Crown Sultan lists Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes, Cedar, Labdanum and Moroccan Rose among its own notes.

Use those notes as a guide when trying the pair. What matters is how they fit together: a brighter opening, a softer floral middle or a drier base can change the whole impression even when some of the ingredients sound familiar.

What would we look for in a sample?

Check whether the dates remain distinct from the vanilla and how much oud you notice later. We’d give the resinous base time to develop before choosing a bottle.

If you can get samples of both, use a similar amount and give each one time on skin. Come back to the comparison later in the day, especially if the opening and the base appeal to you for different reasons.

Which bottle makes more sense?

The choice comes down to how much you enjoy this balance on skin and which bottle fits your budget. We’d compare the current offers for DUA Sultan's Vanilla and Royal Crown Sultan, including the bottle size and delivery cost. Give a sample enough time before committing, especially if the opening is your favorite part but you are less sure about the finish.