Fragrance comparison

Billion Dollar Oud vs Oud Opulence

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Billion Dollar Oud

House of Fanatics

3.9010 votes

Rank #38,253 OudVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.001 votes

Rank #53,220 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Billion Dollar Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Billion Dollar Oud
Choose it for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Opulence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Billion Dollar Oud3/4

Oud Opulence1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Billion Dollar OudHouse of Fanatics

Oud OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBillion Dollar Oud

SillageBillion Dollar Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOud OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

CaramelCashmeranAkigalawood

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaOudAmber

Top

BergamotSaffronCaramelNutmegBulgarian Rose

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumLeatherOudFrankincense

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMuskMossCopaiba balmPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Caramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex22

Women22

Date 39%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBillion Dollar OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Billion Dollar Oud by House of Fanatics opens with a sharp burst of spicy pink pepper and dry saffron before melting into rich, molten sweetness. The initial solvent kick clears within three minutes. What follows is thick and heavy. Golden caramel blankets warm cashmeran wood, creating a dessert-like heart that clings…

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Maison de l'Avenir introduces Oud Opulence, a dark woody blend built around saffron, leather, and warm amber. This unisex fragrance targets enthusiasts who appreciate bold, resinous scents. It performs best in cold weather, offering a dense, textured profile that cuts through the winter air while settling into a sweet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Billion Dollar Oud or Oud Opulence?

Billion Dollar Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Billion Dollar Oud is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Oud Opulence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Billion Dollar Oud for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Opulence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar Oud or Oud Opulence?

Billion Dollar Oud lasts longest (Billion Dollar Oud 80/100, Oud Opulence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Billion Dollar Oud or Oud Opulence?

Billion Dollar Oud projects furthest (Billion Dollar Oud 71/100, Oud Opulence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Billion Dollar Oud and Oud Opulence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Billion Dollar Oud or Oud Opulence better for summer or winter?

Billion Dollar Oud suits evening wear; Oud Opulence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Billion Dollar Oud and Oud Opulence?

Billion Dollar Oud has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Caramel, Cashmeran and Akigalawood, a base of Vanilla, Oud and Amber. Oud Opulence has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Caramel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Geranium and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.