Fragrance comparison

Epic Man vs Oud Vendome

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,058 ratings analysed

4 wins

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #26,279 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic Man4/7

Oud Vendome3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic ManAmouage

Oud VendomeEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerEpic ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

37%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerEpic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEpic Man

SillageEpic Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOud VendomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

Top15-30 mins

SaffronGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskIncense

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for Oud Vendome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerOud VendomeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,279

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud VendomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Epic Man opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and cold olibanum, evoking the dry, spiced air of an ancient trading route. It settles into a heavy base of leather, castoreum, and dark oud, making it an ideal choice for formal winter nights.

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Oud Vendome by Ex Nihilo reimagines agarwood through a distinctly fresh, French lens. It opens with an invigorating burst of zesty ginger and warm golden saffron, instantly cutting through any heaviness. As the opening sparkle settles across the first half hour, dry cedarwood and green galbanum form a crisp, tailored …

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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, Epic Man or Oud Vendome?

Epic Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes; Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Man or Oud Vendome?

Epic Man lasts longest (Epic Man 78/100, Oud Vendome 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Man or Oud Vendome?

Projection is very close: Epic Man 67/100, Oud Vendome 65/100 for sillage.

Do Epic Man and Oud Vendome smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Epic Man or Oud Vendome better for summer or winter?

For summer, Epic Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Epic Man is the stronger pick. Oud Vendome suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Man and Oud Vendome?

Epic Man has top notes of Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Castoreum. Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense.