Russian Oud
Areej Le DoréExtrait2018
Side by side
Russian Oud vs. Shams Oud
Russian Oud rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Russian Oud | Shams Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Russian Adam | Alienor Massenet |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Russian Oud
Oud
Amber
Musky
Cacao
Woody
Leather
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Shams Oud
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Black PepperGinger
Heart
Cacao PodOudCastoreumMusk
CypriolCashmeran
Base
LabdanumMyrrhCedar
OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Russian Oud | Shams Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about Russian Oud: it's not the oud you borrowed from someone else. It's dark, resinous, and commanding, with castoreum and deer musk holding the whole thing together like leather.Russian Oud
Oud rarely plays polite, and Shams Oud doesn't pretend to. Its warmth hits like direct sun, the kind you feel on skin rather than notice. Strong projection, long drydown.Shams Oud