Russian Oud
Areej Le DoréExtrait2018
Side by side
Russian Oud vs. Shams Oud
Is Russian Oud better than Shams Oud?
Russian Oud rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
Oud
oudamberwoodybalsamic
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 and Shams Oud?
| 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
How do Russian Oud and Shams Oud smell?
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
What notes do Russian Oud and Shams Oud share?
Top—
Black PepperGinger
Heart
Cacao PodOudCastoreumMusk
CypriolCashmeran
Base
LabdanumMyrrhCedar
OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedar
Oud
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Styrax
Where they fit
When and where do Russian Oud and Shams Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Russian Oud or Shams Oud?
| Russian Oud | Shams Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Shams Oud?
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
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