Musk Aoud
Roja DoveParfum Extrait2013
Side by side
Musk Aoud vs. Star Musk
Is Musk Aoud better than Star Musk?
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
Vanilla
muskywoodyfloralpowdery
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 Musk Aoud and Star Musk?
| Musk Aoud | Star Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Roja Dove | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Musk Aoud and Star Musk smell?
Musk Aoud
Musky
Woody
Oud
Leather
Floral
Rose
Animalic
Powdery
Star Musk
Powdery
Floral
Amber
Woody
Musky
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Musk Aoud and Star Musk share?
Top
BergamotLemon
AmbergrisFloral NotesMandarin orange zest
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
IrisCloveCinnamonPatchouliVetiver
Base
OudAmbretteLeatherTonka BeanVanillaOakmossBirch
MuskOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
IrisFloral Notes
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
BenzoinVanilla
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Mandarin orange zest
Woody Notes
OudBirch
Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
Leather
Ambergris
Musk
Ambrette
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Musk Aoud and Star Musk work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Musk Aoud or Star Musk?
| Musk Aoud | Star Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Musk Aoud and Star Musk?
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
The Mixing Experience means this is designed to layer with Amber Musk, but Star Musk holds its own. Powdery iris and amber give it a richness that leans warm, almost gourmand.Star Musk
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