
Dua
Best Kayali Silk Santal Dupe
Dua's Silky Veil Of Santal 36 captures the creamy sandalwood DNA and spiced opening of Kayali's Silk Santal quite well, with a comparable sweetness in the base. However, the clone tends to render the floral heart slightly softer and less distinct, with the sandalwood-musk accord feeling marginally less refined than the original's silky delivery.
The clone's longevity is generally slightly shorter (5-6 hours vs 7-8 hours on original), and the floral notes lack some of the original's luminous quality. Sillage is comparable, but the original has a more seamless blending of its creamy and spiced elements.