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    Russian Oud II vs. Lao Oud

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    Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Russian Oud II vs. Lao Oud
    Russian Oud IILao Oud
    ConcentrationExtrait
    Launched20232021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRussian AdamDmitry Bortnikoff
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Russian Oud II

    Musky
    Cacao
    Amber
    Oud
    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Lao Oud

    Oud
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Cacao
    Coffee
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MuskAmbergris
    MagnoliaPink Pepper
    Heart
    Cacao PodOud
    ChocolateBeeswaxPeru BalsamChamomileCinnamon
    Base
    Resinous NotesCedarwood
    OudGuaiac WoodBirchCoffeeTonka BeanVanillaTerminalia elliptica

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Russian Oud II vs. Lao Oud
    Russian Oud IILao Oud
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud and chocolate is a combination that either intrigues you or makes you hesitate. For those already in the tent: this is the version that doesn't hedge.Russian Oud II
    This one doesn't whisper. The animalic oud walks in like it owns the room, and the coffee grounds the whole thing in something dark and honest. If you've been curious about real oud.Lao Oud