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    Shumukh vs. Oud Republic

    Shumukh by The Spirit of Dubai bottle

    Shumukh

    The Spirit of Dubai
    Parfum2019
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Oud Republic projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shumukh vs. Oud Republic
    ShumukhOud Republic
    ConcentrationParfum—
    Launched20192023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAsghar Adam AliIbrahim Al-Zoubi
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shumukh

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Yellow Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Oud Republic

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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