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    Sunset in Assam vs. Russian Oud II

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    Russian Oud II rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sunset in Assam vs. Russian Oud II
    Sunset in AssamRussian Oud II
    ConcentrationExtrait de Parfum—
    Launched20242023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarius PanăRussian Adam
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sunset in Assam

    Oud
    Beeswax
    Amber
    Honey
    Animalic
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy

    Russian Oud II

    Musky
    Cacao
    Amber
    Oud
    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    MuskAmbergris
    Heart
    CedarwoodCocoa
    Cacao PodOud
    Base
    BeeswaxResinous NotesMuskAssam Oud
    Resinous NotesCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sunset in Assam vs. Russian Oud II
    Sunset in AssamRussian Oud II
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    60% oud usually means barnyard. This one doesn't. Marius Pană custom-distilled the Assam agarwood to stay sweet, resinous, clean. The 13-month Kashmiri musk maceration does the rest.Sunset in Assam
    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