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    Side by side

    Russian Musk II vs. J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Russian Musk II rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Russian Musk II vs. J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy
    Russian Musk IIJ-Musk V5 Zabad Boy
    ConcentrationParfumParfum Extrait
    Launched20212025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRussian AdamArthur Clayton Emrick
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Russian Musk II

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Earthy

    J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy

    Floral
    Rose
    Tuberose
    Musky
    White Floral
    Iris
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Balsam FirLemonPine TreeBergamotMandarin Orange
    PineappleCitrusesRosewood
    Heart
    Orange BlossomSandalwoodCloveNutmegCinnamonTonka Bean
    White RoseRoseBlue LotusCarnationTuberoseOrris RootJasminePalo Santo
    Base
    Siberian deer muskOakmossCypressOudAmberGalbanumVetiverRosePatchouli
    HyraceumOudMuskBlack AmbergrisCastoreumLabdanumCivet

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Russian Musk II vs. J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy
    Russian Musk IIJ-Musk V5 Zabad Boy
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance where musk stops being background noise and becomes the whole conversation. Heavy, coniferous, mossy. Not everyone will want to live here.Russian Musk II
    This is a fragrance for people who thought they'd tried everything. Natural materials only, no shortcuts, and an animalic heart that demands attention.J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy