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    Side by side

    Ottoman Empire IV vs. Contagious Gold

    Clearly related
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    Ottoman Empire IV rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ottoman Empire IV vs. Contagious Gold
    Ottoman Empire IVContagious Gold
    ConcentrationParfum Extrait
    Launched20232019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRussian AdamCatherine Omai
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ottoman Empire IV

    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Rose
    Oud
    Tropical
    Earthy
    Amber
    Mossy

    Contagious Gold

    Woody
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RoseChiliCardamom
    Cambodian OudSandalwood
    Heart
    OudFrangipaniSaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg
    Oakmoss
    Base
    OakmossAmberCedarwood
    LabdanumAmbergrisMuskAgarwood (oud)

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ottoman Empire IV vs. Contagious Gold
    Ottoman Empire IVContagious Gold
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't a crowd-pleaser, it's a statement. The oud doesn't whisper; it arrives and stays. But if you've been looking for an oriental that pulls no punches.Ottoman Empire IV
    Catherine Omai does not ease you in gently. This is an oud-forward statement piece that demands presence. If you want something soft or versatile, look elsewhere.Contagious Gold