Fragrance comparison

Fumoso vs Oud Vendome

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 259 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fumoso

M8 Moods

4.405 votes

Rank #54,669 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fumoso takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fumoso
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fumoso2/3

Oud Vendome1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FumosoM8 Moods

Oud VendomeEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

37%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFumoso

SillageFumoso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

oud80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

balsamic50%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronIncenseLemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsMuskAmber

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,669

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud VendomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M8 Moods Fumoso opens with a quick flash of tart lemon that vanishes almost immediately, leaving behind warm saffron and dry smoky incense. As the initial brightness clears, dark agarwood oud and stiff cedarwood emerge to form a sturdy wood spine. Deep in the dry down, patchouli and warm amber add grounding earthiness…

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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, Fumoso or Oud Vendome?

Fumoso takes 2 of 3 categories. Fumoso is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes. Choose Fumoso for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fumoso or Oud Vendome?

Fumoso lasts longest (Fumoso 80/100, Oud Vendome 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fumoso or Oud Vendome?

Fumoso projects furthest (Fumoso 69/100, Oud Vendome 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fumoso and Oud Vendome smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Fumoso or Oud Vendome better for summer or winter?

Fumoso suits daytime wear; Oud Vendome suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fumoso and Oud Vendome?

Fumoso has top notes of Saffron, Incense and Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Musk and Amber. Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense.