Stercus
Orto ParisiExtrait de Parfum2014
Side by side
Stercus vs. Musk Aoud
Is Stercus better than Musk Aoud?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudRoseLeatherVanilla
oudmuskypowderyleatheranimalic
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 Stercus and Musk Aoud?
| Stercus | Musk Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Parfum Extrait |
| Launched | 2014 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alessandro Gualtieri | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Stercus and Musk Aoud smell?
Stercus
Oud
Almond
Musky
Powdery
Vanilla
Nutty
Leather
Sweet
Musk Aoud
Musky
Woody
Oud
Leather
Floral
Rose
Animalic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Stercus and Musk Aoud share?
Top
AlmondAldehydesStar Anise
BergamotLemon
Heart
Rose
RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
OudMuskLeatherVanillaCedarwoodHeliotrope
OudAmbretteLeatherTonka BeanVanillaOakmossBirch
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseHeliotrope
RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
OudBirch
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka BeanVanilla
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Musk
Musk
Ambrette
Where they fit
When and where do Stercus and Musk Aoud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Stercus or Musk Aoud?
| Stercus | Musk Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Stercus and Musk Aoud?
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
This is not a fragrance that asks permission. The oud doesn't whisper, the ambrette doesn't apologize, and the leather means business. It's for the wearer who wants to be remembered, not just liked.Musk Aoud
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