Fragrance comparison

London vs Oud Vendome

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,088 ratings analysed

London

Tom Ford

3.98834 votes

Rank #27,916 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Vendome takes 5 of 7 categories.

London
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

London1/7

Oud Vendome5/7

Ratings & consensus: London
Community sentiment: Oud Vendome
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Oud Vendome
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

LondonTom Ford

Oud VendomeEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 834 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

834 votes

37%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerOud VendomeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOud Vendome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOud VendomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander

Heart

IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris

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

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerOud VendomeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud VendomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…

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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, London or Oud Vendome?

Oud Vendome takes 5 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Oud Vendome?

They last about the same: London 66/100, Oud Vendome 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, London or Oud Vendome?

Oud Vendome projects furthest (Oud Vendome 65/100, London 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Oud Vendome smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is London or Oud Vendome better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in London and Oud Vendome?

London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk. Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense.