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    Contagious Gold vs. Ottoman Empire IV

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    Ottoman Empire IV rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Contagious Gold vs. Ottoman Empire IV
    Contagious GoldOttoman Empire IV
    Concentration—Parfum Extrait
    Launched20192023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCatherine OmaiRussian Adam
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Contagious Gold

    Woody
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Ottoman Empire IV

    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Rose
    Oud
    Tropical
    Earthy
    Amber
    Mossy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cambodian OudSandalwood
    RoseChiliCardamom
    Heart
    Oakmoss
    OudFrangipaniSaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg
    Base
    LabdanumAmbergrisMuskAgarwood (oud)
    OakmossAmberCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Contagious Gold vs. Ottoman Empire IV
    Contagious GoldOttoman Empire IV
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Catherine Omai does not ease you in gently. This is an oud-forward statement piece that demands presence. If you want something soft or versatile, look elsewhere.Contagious Gold
    This isn't a crowd-pleaser, it's a statement. The oud doesn't whisper; it arrives and stays. But if you've been looking for an oriental that pulls no punches.Ottoman Empire IV