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    Side by side

    Musc Emotion vs. Russian Oud II

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Russian Oud II rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Musc Emotion vs. Russian Oud II
    Musc EmotionRussian Oud II
    Launched20222023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMichael SalazarRussian Adam
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Musc Emotion

    Musky
    Metallic
    Ozonic
    Aquatic
    Fruity
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Russian Oud II

    Musky
    Cacao
    Amber
    Oud
    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    WatermelonGrapesLabdanum
    MuskAmbergris
    Heart
    Geranium
    Cacao PodOud
    Base
    Metallic NotesAmbretteWhite MuskOrris Root
    Resinous NotesCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Musc Emotion vs. Russian Oud II
    Musc EmotionRussian Oud II
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance is either going to hook you immediately or leave you blinking at your wrist. The watermelon-metal collision up top isn't subtle, and the powdery metallic drydown leans harder into.Musc Emotion
    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