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    Lao Oud vs. Russian Oud II

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    Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lao Oud vs. Russian Oud II
    Lao OudRussian Oud II
    ConcentrationExtrait—
    Launched20212023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDmitry BortnikoffRussian Adam
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MagnoliaPink Pepper
    MuskAmbergris
    Heart
    ChocolateBeeswaxPeru BalsamChamomileCinnamon
    Cacao PodOud
    Base
    OudGuaiac WoodBirchCoffeeTonka BeanVanillaTerminalia elliptica
    Resinous NotesCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lao Oud vs. Russian Oud II
    Lao OudRussian Oud II
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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