Russian Oud II
Areej Le Doré2023
Side by side
Russian Oud II vs. Oud Monarch Attar
Is Russian Oud II better than Oud Monarch Attar?
Russian Oud II projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Oud
muskycacaooudwarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Russian Oud II and Oud Monarch Attar?
| Russian Oud II | Oud Monarch Attar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Attar (Pure Oil) |
| Launched | 2023 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Russian Adam | Dmitry Bortnikoff |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Russian Oud II and Oud Monarch Attar smell?
Russian Oud II
Musky
Cacao
Amber
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Oud Monarch Attar
Floral
Warm Spicy
Oud
Cacao
Rose
Tropical
Cinnamon
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Russian Oud II and Oud Monarch Attar share?
Top
MuskAmbergris
FrangipaniMagnolia
Heart
Cacao PodOud
CinnamonTobaccoHimalayan Rose
Base
Resinous NotesCedarwood
CocoaOudVanillaCivetCastoreumLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Russian Oud II or Oud Monarch Attar?
| Russian Oud II | Oud Monarch Attar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Russian Oud II and Oud Monarch Attar?
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
The animalic notes here don't assault. They deepen. Civet and castoreum anchor the florals to skin, making this feel less like perfume and more like something your body is already producing.Oud Monarch Attar
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