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    Oud Republic vs. Shumukh

    Very similar
    Shumukh by The Spirit of Dubai bottle

    Shumukh

    The Spirit of Dubai
    Parfum2019
    New comparison

    Oud Republic projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Republic vs. Shumukh
    Oud RepublicShumukh
    Concentration—Parfum
    Launched20232019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIbrahim Al-ZoubiAsghar Adam Ali
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Republic

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Shumukh

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Yellow Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GeraniumJasmineSaffronGrapefruitThyme
    BergamotLavenderPink PepperCinnamonAfrican Jasmine
    Heart
    Bulgarian RoseWoodsCardamomCypressLavender
    OudPatchouliFrankincenseSandalwoodYlang-YlangRoseAmber
    Base
    VanillaAmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarBalsam FirVetiver
    AmbergrisTonka BeanCedarwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Republic vs. Shumukh
    Oud RepublicShumukh
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours10+ hours
    Sillageenormousstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance demands patience. The saffron-grapefruit opening is genuinely unexpected for an oud-focused scent, and the precious resin does not announce itself immediately.Oud Republic
    Boldness isn't a mistake here, it's the entire point. The oud-and-incense heart demands attention, and the animalic warmth rewards the wearer's confidence rather than apologizing for it. Spray less.Shumukh