Fragrance comparison

Allende vs Lao Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 627 ratings analysed

Allende

Xerjoff

3.58430 votes

Rank #8,709 VanillaCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Lao Oud

Bortnikoff

4.27197 votes

Rank #2,562 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lao Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Allende
Choose it for a vanilla and cacao character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Lao Oud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Allende1/7

Lao Oud6/7

Ratings & consensus: Lao Oud
Community sentiment: Lao Oud
Longevity: Lao Oud
Sillage & projection: Lao Oud
Value for money: Lao Oud
Versatility: Allende
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lao Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AllendeXerjoff

Lao OudBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerLao OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

22%Dislike

5%Hate

430 votes

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerLao OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLao Oud

SillageLao Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value43

Category winnerLao OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

cacao88%

floral77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

powdery42%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

cacao77%

coffee69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both cacao, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Madagascar VanillaMagnolia

Heart

Cacao

Base

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Top

MagnoliaPink Pepper

Heart

CacaoBeeswaxPeru BalsamChamomileCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudCoffeeGuaiac WoodWoody NotesVanilla AbsoluteBirch TarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMagnolia and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAllendeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,709

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#2,562

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerLao OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Allende by Xerjoff centers on a triple layer of Madagascar vanilla supported by magnolia blossom and cacao powder. The scent opens with a cold, slightly herbal vanilla before settling into a dense, lotion-like warmth with soft floral edges. It sits close to the skin as a thick, cozy cloud during autumn walks and chill…

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Lao Oud by Bortnikoff centers on authentic Laotian agarwood oil paired with dark cacao, roasted coffee beans, and warm beeswax. Opening with sharp pink pepper and floral magnolia, the scent settles on skin with resinous warmth. It fits cold winter evenings, outdoor gatherings, and formal nighttime wear when you want a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Allende or Lao Oud?

Lao Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Allende is rated 3.58/5 from 430 votes; Lao Oud is rated 4.27/5 from 197 votes. Choose Allende for a vanilla and cacao character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Lao Oud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Allende or Lao Oud?

Lao Oud lasts longest (Lao Oud 81/100, Allende 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allende or Lao Oud?

Lao Oud projects furthest (Lao Oud 68/100, Allende 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allende and Lao Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Magnolia and Cacao.

Is Allende or Lao Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lao Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Allende is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allende and Lao Oud?

Allende has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla and Magnolia, heart notes of Cacao. Lao Oud has top notes of Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Beeswax, Peru Balsam and Chamomile, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Coffee and Guaiac Wood.