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    Oro vs. Shams Oud

    Oro by Moresque bottle

    Oro

    Moresque
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Shams Oud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oro vs. Shams Oud
    OroShams Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182011
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Alienor Massenet
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oro

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky

    Shams Oud

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TarragonArtemisiaAngelica
    Black PepperGinger
    Heart
    StyraxCasablanca LilyFrangipani
    CypriolCashmeran
    Base
    IncenseLabdanumMyrrhAmbretteWhite Musk
    OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oro vs. Shams Oud
    OroShams Oud
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The herbal opening will split the room, tarragon and artemisia aren't playing nice. But that edge is what makes the amber and incense land so hard when it arrives. Not for the passive.Oro
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Oro vs. Shams Oud
    OroShams Oud
    1.7 oz$155.39fragrancenet—

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.