Fragrance comparison

Bodrum N°3 vs Essencial Oud Vanilla

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 406 ratings analysed

Bodrum N°3

Mango

4.297 votes

Rank #46,983 WoodyAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Essencial Oud Vanilla

Natura · 2021

4.29399 votes

Rank #24,414 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Oud Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bodrum N°3
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Oud Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bodrum N°31/4

Essencial Oud Vanilla3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essencial Oud Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Essencial Oud Vanilla
Value for money: Bodrum N°3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essencial Oud Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bodrum N°3Mango

Essencial Oud VanillaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

4.29/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

53%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Oud Vanilla

SillageEssencial Oud Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBodrum N°3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic30%

woody100%

amber84%

fresh spicy69%

powdery53%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotFir

Heart2-3 hrs

SaffronCedarLavender

Base5-6 hrs

GuaiacolBalsam Fir

Top

PripriocaBlack PepperSaffronLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MateRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

Vanilla BahianaGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberPatchouliSandalwoodGurjan balsamMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Bodrum N°3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring40

Summer10

Fall91

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 8%

Men78

Unisex21

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,983

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,414

PerfumerJohn Gamba, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Verônica Kato

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerEssencial Oud VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bodrum N°3 by Mango delivers a brisk, pine-heavy burst that immediately recalls Mediterranean coastal hills. You get a sharp zap of green fir and sparkling bergamot right out of the nozzle. That initial alcohol flash clears within two minutes. Then, crisp citrus yields to dry cedar, herbal lavender, and a subtle hum o…

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Natura Essencial Oud Vanilla centers on a robust, earthy priprioca note balanced by a dark, smoky vanilla base. Designed for those seeking depth, this woody and warm spicy fragrance moves away from gourmand sweetness. It thrives in cooler autumn days and formal evening events, offering a signature with significant sub…

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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, Bodrum N°3 or Essencial Oud Vanilla?

Essencial Oud Vanilla takes 3 of 4 categories. Bodrum N°3 is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Essencial Oud Vanilla is rated 4.29/5 from 399 votes. Choose Bodrum N°3 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Oud Vanilla for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bodrum N°3 or Essencial Oud Vanilla?

Essencial Oud Vanilla lasts longest (Essencial Oud Vanilla 78/100, Bodrum N°3 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bodrum N°3 or Essencial Oud Vanilla?

Essencial Oud Vanilla projects furthest (Essencial Oud Vanilla 66/100, Bodrum N°3 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bodrum N°3 and Essencial Oud Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron and Balsam Fir.

Is Bodrum N°3 or Essencial Oud Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Bodrum N°3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bodrum N°3 and Essencial Oud Vanilla?

Bodrum N°3 has top notes of Bergamot and Fir, heart notes of Saffron, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Guaiacol and Balsam Fir. Essencial Oud Vanilla has top notes of Priprioca, Black Pepper, Saffron and Lemon, heart notes of Mate, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla Bahiana, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Amber.