Russian Oud II
Areej Le Doré2023
Side by side
Russian Oud II vs. Sahara Noir
Is Russian Oud II better than Sahara Noir?
Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudCedarwood
amberwoodywarm spicybalsamic
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 Sahara Noir?
| Russian Oud II | Sahara Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Russian Adam | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Russian Oud II and Sahara Noir smell?
Russian Oud II
Musky
Cacao
Amber
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Sahara Noir
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Russian Oud II and Sahara Noir share?
Top
MuskAmbergris
CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
Heart
Cacao PodOud
IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
Base
Resinous NotesCedarwood
Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
CypressOudCedarwood
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
BeeswaxLabdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Russian Oud II and Sahara Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Russian Oud II or Sahara Noir?
| Russian Oud II | Sahara Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Russian Oud II and Sahara Noir?
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 is not a quiet fragrance. The frankincense and oud drydown commands space, and the beeswax note will either fascinate you or remind you of a church you once attended.Sahara Noir
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