Oath for Him vs Vigour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vigour takes 4 of 7 categories.
Oath for HimChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VigourChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oath for Him3/7
Vigour4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vigour
- Community sentiment
- Vigour
- Longevity
- Vigour
- Sillage & projection
- Vigour
- Value for money
- Oath for Him
- Versatility
- Oath for Him
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oath for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oath for HimAjmalVigourCriminal ElementsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
4.21/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%
Category winnerVigourRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
54%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
31%Love
62%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerVigourMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVigour
SillageVigour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOath for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
lavender88%
earthy77%
woody65%
fresh spicy53%
citrus42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple
Heart
JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose
Base
MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber
Notes
LavenderVetiverBergamotOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vigour, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer69
Fall100
Winter46
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer65
Fall95
Winter20
Day100
Night32
Category winnerOath for HimMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#44,758
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOath for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…
Reviews →Vigour by Criminal Elements strips the traditional barbershop fern down to its crispest essentials. It opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot, paired immediately with herbal French lavender that smells like crushed purple flower spikes rather than soapy powder. As the citrus sparkle settles…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Oath for Him or Vigour?
Vigour takes 4 of 7 categories. Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Vigour is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vigour for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oath for Him or Vigour?
Vigour lasts longest (Vigour 71/100, Oath for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oath for Him or Vigour?
Vigour projects furthest (Vigour 59/100, Oath for Him 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oath for Him and Vigour smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Oakmoss and Vetiver.
Is Oath for Him or Vigour better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. Oath for Him suits daytime wear; Vigour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oath for Him and Vigour?
Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver. Vigour features Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss.
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