Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Genesis Oud Malaki vs Vanilla Oud

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

Updated 642 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis Oud Malaki takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Genesis Oud Malaki

    Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Vanilla Oud

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Genesis Oud Malaki3/5
Vanilla Oud2/5
Ratings & consensus
Vanilla Oud
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Genesis Oud Malaki
Sillage & projection
Genesis Oud Malaki
Value for money
Genesis Oud Malaki
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanilla Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Genesis Oud MalakiLe Chameau
Vanilla OudVertus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
4.19/ 5 · 632 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

54%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

508 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityGenesis Oud Malaki

SillageGenesis Oud Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value55
Category winnerGenesis Oud MalakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
rose92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
earthy61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
warm spicy77%
caramel69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseBergamotNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Heart3 to 6 hours
Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliApple
Base6 to 12+ hours
MuskVetiver
Top
SaffronAppleRhubarbBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodRoseJasmineVioletCyclamen
Base
VanillaAgarwood (Oud)CaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Genesis Oud Malaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring40
Summer0
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring34
Summer9
Fall93
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men32
Unisex58
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerVanilla OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis Oud Malaki by Le Chameau is an intense woody aromatic fragrance built around dark resin, earthy greens, and dry woods. It opens with an herbal, rooty kick from Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), paired alongside a faint tartness of bergamot and rose. Soon after, the scent turns heavy and smoky as agarwood (oud) and a…

Reviews →

Vertus Vanilla Oud reinterprets sweet woodiness by pairing saffron and apple with a base of vanilla and agarwood. It trades traditional animalic punch for a smooth, dessert-like warmth that feels right on cold autumn evenings. This unisex bottle works best when you want a rich, sweet cloud that hangs around all night.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis Oud Malaki or Vanilla Oud?

Genesis Oud Malaki takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Vanilla Oud is rated 4.19/5 from 632 votes. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Oud for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Oud Malaki or Vanilla Oud?

Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Vanilla Oud 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Oud Malaki or Vanilla Oud?

Genesis Oud Malaki projects furthest (Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100, Vanilla Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Oud Malaki and Vanilla Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Genesis Oud Malaki or Vanilla Oud better for summer or winter?

Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Oud Malaki and Vanilla Oud?

Genesis Oud Malaki has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Apple, a base of Musk and Vetiver. Vanilla Oud has top notes of Saffron, Apple, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Caramel and Tonka Bean.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance