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    Iris Ghalia vs. Russian Oud II

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Russian Oud II wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Iris Ghalia vs. Russian Oud II
    Iris GhaliaRussian Oud II
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20192023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Russian Adam
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iris Ghalia

    Powdery
    Iris
    Musky
    Floral
    Earthy
    Woody
    Animalic
    Violet

    Russian Oud II

    Musky
    Cacao
    Amber
    Oud
    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantPeachSpicy NotesViolet
    MuskAmbergris
    Heart
    Orris RootBlue LotusSiberian deer muskAmbergrisCastoreumCivetHyraceum
    Cacao PodOud
    Base
    IrisSandalwoodOudMuskratBakul AttarCostus
    Resinous NotesCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Iris Ghalia vs. Russian Oud II
    Iris GhaliaRussian Oud II
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A powdery iris with real animalics underneath. No approximation, no synthetic shortcut. If you've been chasing that blue lotus note, the one that smells like something ancient and rare.Iris Ghalia
    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