Oud Balsam
Feel OudEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Oud Balsam vs. Russian Oud II
Is Oud Balsam better than Russian Oud II?
Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OudResinous Notes
amberanimalicbalsamicoudsweetwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Oud Balsam and Russian Oud II?
| Oud Balsam | Russian Oud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dmitry Bortnikoff, Russian Adam | Russian Adam |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Balsam and Russian Oud II smell?
Oud Balsam
Amber
Tobacco
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Balsamic
Oud
Sweet
Woody
Russian Oud II
Musky
Cacao
Amber
Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Balsam and Russian Oud II share?
Top
Cumin
MuskAmbergris
Heart—
Cacao PodOud
Base
OudResinous NotesTobacco
Resinous NotesCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Oud
OudCedarwood
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Balsam and Russian Oud II work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Balsam or Russian Oud II?
| Oud Balsam | Russian Oud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Balsam and Russian Oud II?
The oud doesn't shout. But when cumin and tobacco wrap around a century-old Thai oil, what you get is something that lingers, on skin, on clothes, in memory.Oud Balsam
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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