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    Side by side

    Lao Oud Elixir vs. Decision

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Decision rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lao Oud Elixir vs. Decision
    Lao Oud ElixirDecision
    ConcentrationElixirEau de Parfum
    Launched20252025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDmitry BortnikoffQuentin Bisch
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lao Oud Elixir

    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Cacao
    Coffee
    Leather
    Floral
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy

    Decision

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MagnoliaPink Pepper
    CardamomBergamotPink Pepper
    Heart
    CacaoChamomilePeru BalsamCinnamonBeeswax
    FrankincenseJuniper BerriesMyrrh
    Base
    OudCoffeeGuaiac WoodVanillaTonka BeanBirch
    VanillaCedarwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lao Oud Elixir vs. Decision
    Lao Oud ElixirDecision
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Forty-five percent concentration. Built for impact. Lao Oud Elixir doesn't ease in, doesn't ask permission. The oud is raw, the coffee is dark, and the beeswax holds everything together like a closed.Lao Oud Elixir
    Not your typical oud incense overload. Decision trades expected brute force for something sharper, almost cerebral. Cardamom and pink pepper demand presence, while myrrh and vanilla keep it grounded.Decision