Oud Cologne
BortnikoffCologne2021
Side by side
Oud Cologne vs. 1872 For Men
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Oud Cologne | 1872 For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2021 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Dmitry Bortnikoff | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Oud Cologne
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Animalic
Oud
1872 For Men
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Green
Floral
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeWhite GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper
PetitgrainGrapefruitGalbanumBergamotLimeLavenderRosemaryBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart
Pine NeedlesGeraniumNutmegRose
Clary SageJasmineFreesiaCyclamenMarigold
Base
OudAmbergrisSiam BenzoinTonka BeanVetiver
CedarwoodFrankincensePatchouliMuskAmberLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Oud Cologne | 1872 For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
A cologne with oud in the base. Not a statement piece, a quiet one. The citrus keeps it light, almost airy. The oud keeps it interesting, almost mysterious.Oud Cologne
Geza Schön does not do simple. Even in a fragrance named for a royal warrant, there is intellectual rigor here. The citrus opening is not cheerful, it is precise.1872 For Men