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    Side by side

    Aoud Musk vs. Gao

    Strikingly similar
    Gao by Xerjoff bottle

    Gao

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2012
    New comparison

    Aoud Musk rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aoud Musk vs. Gao
    Aoud MuskGao
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20102012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPierre MontaleChris Maurice
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aoud Musk

    Woody
    Musky
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Metallic
    Earthy

    Gao

    Woody
    Amber
    Oud
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Metallic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronAmber
    Saffron
    Heart
    OudEbony WoodVetiverSandalwood
    GurjumJuniper Berries
    Base
    MuskPatchouliOakmossAmbergris
    AmberPatchouliOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aoud Musk vs. Gao
    Aoud MuskGao
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    Montale doesn't do subtle. This one projects hard for the first hour, announces itself in any room, and won't apologize for it. But that's exactly the appeal.Aoud Musk
    For those who love it, Gao becomes an obsession. That medicinal saffron opening that divides opinion? It softens within the hour, and what remains is a warm, resinous oud that stays close and long.Gao

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Aoud Musk vs. Gao
    Aoud MuskGao
    Best offer$93.39ecosmetics—

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