Fragrance comparison

Lineage vs Vaudou

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,215 ratings analysed

Lineage

Amouage

3.681,205 votes

Rank #30,728 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vaudou

Alexx and Anton

4.0010 votes

Rank #57,013 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaudou takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lineage
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vaudou
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Lineage1/5

Vaudou4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LineageAmouage

VaudouAlexx and Anton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 1,205 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerVaudouRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

1,205 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVaudou

SillageVaudou

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value38

Category winnerVaudouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

balsamic53%

citrus42%

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

aromatic53%

floral42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sichuan PepperGingerPeruvian PepperSaffron

Heart

OlibanumMyrrhFenugreek

Base

LabdanumBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

Top

MagnoliaSaffron

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOlibanumVetiverMoss

Base

BenzoinMyrrhSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Olibanum, Myrrh and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women21

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,728

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,013

PerfumerWill Inrig

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLineageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Lineage steps away from typical amber sweetness to deliver a dry, mineral breeze. It blends cold Sichuan pepper with the warmth of frankincense and myrrh on skin. Ideal for those who want a salty, resinous aura that defies traditional summer citrus profiles.

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Vaudou opens with saffron and magnolia, then quickly settles into a darker woody incense profile with cypriol, vetiver, moss, and resinous balsams. It wears warm, earthy, and slightly floral rather than loud or sugary. This is a good fit for someone who likes atmospheric amber woods with a spiritual, old-world mood. T…

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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, Lineage or Vaudou?

Vaudou takes 4 of 5 categories. Lineage is rated 3.68/5 from 1,205 votes; Vaudou is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Lineage for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vaudou for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lineage or Vaudou?

Vaudou lasts longest (Vaudou 80/100, Lineage 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lineage or Vaudou?

Vaudou projects furthest (Vaudou 69/100, Lineage 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lineage and Vaudou smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Olibanum, Myrrh and Benzoin.

Is Lineage or Vaudou better for summer or winter?

Vaudou suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lineage and Vaudou?

Lineage has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Peruvian Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Olibanum, Myrrh and Fenugreek, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Vetiver and Patchouli. Vaudou has top notes of Magnolia and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Olibanum, Vetiver and Moss, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh and Sandalwood.