Black Rose Oud vs Vanille Malika
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Rose Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black Rose OudChoose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanille MalikaChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Rose Oud6/7
Vanille Malika1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Rose Oud
- Community sentiment
- Black Rose Oud
- Longevity
- Black Rose Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Black Rose Oud
- Value for money
- Vanille Malika
- Versatility
- Black Rose Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Rose Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Rose OudTrish McEvoyVanille MalikaChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%
3.76/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%
Category winnerBlack Rose OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
29%Love
37%Like
19%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
194 votes
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Rose Oud
SillageBlack Rose Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanille MalikaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
oud92%
rose84%
woody77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper
Heart
Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
Top15-30 mins
IncenseLitchiPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Bourbon VanillaMadagascar Vanilla
Base6-8+ hrs
OpoponaxSandalwoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Incense, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vanille Malika, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer50
Fall85
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Spring35
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,672
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#14,444
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2023
Reviews16
Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTrish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…
Reviews →Vanille Malika avoids the usual powdered sugar trap. You get hit first with tart lychee fruit, sharp pink pepper, and cool frankincense smoke. It feels prickly. Then, the sweetness turns darker and heavier. Thick bourbon vanilla and Madagascar vanilla pods take over the middle stage, smelling closer to spilled dark ru…
Reviews →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, Black Rose Oud or Vanille Malika?
Black Rose Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Vanille Malika is rated 3.76/5 from 194 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanille Malika for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Vanille Malika?
Black Rose Oud lasts longest (Black Rose Oud 72/100, Vanille Malika 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Vanille Malika?
Black Rose Oud projects furthest (Black Rose Oud 67/100, Vanille Malika 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose Oud and Vanille Malika smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Litchi, Incense, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Is Black Rose Oud or Vanille Malika better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. Black Rose Oud suits evening wear; Vanille Malika suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Vanille Malika?
Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Vanille Malika has top notes of Incense, Litchi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of Opoponax, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.
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