Russian Oud II
Areej Le Doré2023
Side by side
Russian Oud II vs. Oud Balsam
Is Russian Oud II better than Oud Balsam?
Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Resinous NotesOud
amberoudwoodybalsamicsweetanimalic
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The essentials
What's different between Russian Oud II and Oud Balsam?
| Russian Oud II | Oud Balsam | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Russian Adam | Dmitry Bortnikoff, Russian Adam |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Russian Oud II and Oud Balsam smell?
Russian Oud II
Musky
Cacao
Amber
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Oud Balsam
Amber
Tobacco
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Balsamic
Oud
Sweet
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Russian Oud II and Oud Balsam share?
Top
MuskAmbergris
Cumin
Heart
Cacao PodOud
—Base
Resinous NotesCedarwood
OudResinous NotesTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
Oud
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Russian Oud II and Oud Balsam work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Russian Oud II or Oud Balsam?
| Russian Oud II | Oud Balsam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Russian Oud II and Oud Balsam?
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 oud doesn't shout. But when cumin and tobacco wrap around a century-old Thai oil, what you get is something that lingers, on skin, on clothes, in memory.Oud Balsam
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