Fragrance comparison

Omen vs Vanilla Oud

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 691 ratings analysed

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vanilla Oud

Vertus

4.19632 votes

Rank #686 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vanilla Oud
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Omen1/7

Vanilla Oud6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmenManos Gerakinis

Vanilla OudVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

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

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

54%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

508 votes

Category winnerVanilla OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Oud

SillageVanilla Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVanilla OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

sweet61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

SaffronAppleRhubarbBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodRoseJasmineVioletCyclamen

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)CaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Spring34

Summer9

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOmenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men32

Unisex58

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerVanilla OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Omen or Vanilla Oud?

Vanilla Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes; Vanilla Oud is rated 4.19/5 from 632 votes. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Oud for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Omen or Vanilla Oud?

Vanilla Oud lasts longest (Vanilla Oud 80/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omen or Vanilla Oud?

Vanilla Oud projects furthest (Vanilla Oud 69/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Omen and Vanilla Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Apple, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Omen or Vanilla Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Omen and Vanilla Oud?

Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Amber. 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.