
Dua's 'Carved From Aoud' captures the woody, resinous character of Thameen's original with a solid rendition of the oud-cedar interplay and creamy guaiac wood heart. The base matches well in structure, though the clone may lack some of the refined depth and subtle nuance found in the premium original, with a slightly more linear progression through the drydown.
The clone delivers comparable longevity and sillage but may feel slightly less complex and refined in the mid-stage development. Thameen's version typically shows more sophisticated blending and a richer, more nuanced oud character.