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    Shams Oud vs. Stercus

    Clearly related
    Stercus by Orto Parisi bottle

    Stercus

    Orto Parisi
    Extrait de Parfum2014
    New comparison

    Shams Oud peaks in winter, while Stercus belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shams Oud vs. Stercus
    Shams OudStercus
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20112014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlienor MassenetAlessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shams Oud

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Aromatic

    Stercus

    Oud
    Almond
    Musky
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Nutty
    Leather
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperGinger
    AlmondAldehydesStar Anise
    Heart
    CypriolCashmeran
    Rose
    Base
    OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
    OudMuskLeatherVanillaCedarwoodHeliotrope

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shams Oud vs. Stercus
    Shams OudStercus
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud rarely plays polite, and Shams Oud doesn't pretend to. Its warmth hits like direct sun, the kind you feel on skin rather than notice. Strong projection, long drydown.Shams Oud
    It wears its character without apology. The aldehydes provide an initial bright, crystalline quality, but underneath there's an animalic warmth that less assertive fragrances would clean away.Stercus