Lao Oud
BortnikoffExtrait2021
Side by side
Lao Oud vs. Russian Oud II
Is Lao Oud better than Russian Oud II?
Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Oud
oudwoodywarm spicycacaobalsamicamber
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The essentials
What's different between Lao Oud and Russian Oud II?
| Lao Oud | Russian Oud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | — |
| Launched | 2021 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dmitry Bortnikoff | Russian Adam |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Lao Oud and Russian Oud II smell?
Lao Oud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Coffee
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Russian Oud II
Musky
Cacao
Amber
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lao Oud and Russian Oud II share?
Top
MagnoliaPink Pepper
MuskAmbergris
Heart
ChocolateBeeswaxPeru BalsamChamomileCinnamon
Cacao PodOud
Base
OudGuaiac WoodBirchCoffeeTonka BeanVanillaTerminalia elliptica
Resinous NotesCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudGuaiac WoodBirchTerminalia elliptica
OudCedarwood
Gourmandy Notes
ChocolateCoffee
Cacao Pod
Resinous Notes
Beeswax
Resinous Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Lao Oud and Russian Oud II work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lao Oud or Russian Oud II?
| Lao Oud | Russian Oud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Lao Oud and Russian Oud II?
This one doesn't whisper. The animalic oud walks in like it owns the room, and the coffee grounds the whole thing in something dark and honest. If you've been curious about real oud.Lao Oud
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
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