Russian Oud II
Areej Le Doré2023
Side by side
Russian Oud II vs. Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
Is Russian Oud II better than Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
Russian Oud II rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmbergrisOud
amberoudwoodysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Russian Oud II and Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
| Russian Oud II | Vétiver Nocturne Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Absolu |
| Launched | 2023 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Russian Adam | Dmitry Bortnikoff |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Russian Oud II and Vétiver Nocturne Absolu smell?
Russian Oud II
Musky
Cacao
Amber
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
Floral
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
White Floral
Amber
Mossy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Russian Oud II and Vétiver Nocturne Absolu share?
Top
MuskAmbergris
Neroli
Heart
Cacao PodOud
JasmineChampa FlowerVetiver
Base
Resinous NotesCedarwood
OakmossMyrrhAmbergrisSandalwoodOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Russian Oud II or Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
| Russian Oud II | Vétiver Nocturne Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Russian Oud II and Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
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
Champaca and jasmine sambac together can read lush, even tropical. But here, the vetiver never lets it get soft. It's the vetiver that decides. That keeps everything answerable.Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
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