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    Russian Oud II vs. Oud Balsam

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    Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Russian Oud II vs. Oud Balsam
    Russian Oud IIOud Balsam
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20232023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRussian AdamDmitry Bortnikoff, Russian Adam
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MuskAmbergris
    Cumin
    Heart
    Cacao PodOud
    Base
    Resinous NotesCedarwood
    OudResinous NotesTobacco

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Russian Oud II vs. Oud Balsam
    Russian Oud IIOud Balsam
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    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
    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