Fragrance comparison

Mr. Vetiver vs Oud

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 509 ratings analysed

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Oud

The Spirit of Dubai

4.22160 votes

Rank #24,070 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mr. Vetiver3/7

Oud4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

OudThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

4.22/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

59%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerOudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMr. VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

Top

SaffronPineappleLimePineBlack PepperDamask RoseIncenseCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)JasmineGuaiac WoodResinsOlibanumRed RoseRoseEarthy Notes

Base

Indian OudPatchouliSandalwoodLeatherCedarWoodsy NotesAmbergrisTobacco

InformationalShared notesLime. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Spring47

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMr. VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#24,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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The Spirit of Dubai Oud opens with a sharp burst of bitter lime, pungent saffron, and prickly black pepper before dropping straight into dense Indian agarwood. The wood here smells raw and medicinal at first, heavily saturated with dark leather, smoky incense, and dry cypriol oil. As the initial sharpness burns off, s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mr. Vetiver or Oud?

Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes; Oud is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Vetiver or Oud?

Oud lasts longest (Oud 86/100, Mr. Vetiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Vetiver or Oud?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 78/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Vetiver and Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime.

Is Mr. Vetiver or Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud is the stronger pick. Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Vetiver and Oud?

Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss. Oud has top notes of Saffron, Pineapple, Lime and Pine, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Guaiac Wood and Resins, a base of Indian Oud, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather.