
Dua's '33 Shades of Santal' captures the creamy sandalwood character and spicy cardamom opening of the original quite effectively. The clone does a respectable job replicating the soft iris and leather accents in the heart, though the dry-down tends to feel slightly less refined and woody compared to the original's more sophisticated finish.
The clone may lack some of the original's subtle nuance and longevity, with the sandalwood appearing slightly more prominent and less balanced against the supporting notes. Sillage and projection are generally comparable, but Dua's version can feel marginally warmer and less complex in the base.