Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Vanulia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,220 ratings analysed

Oud

Riggs

4.431,208 votes

Rank #126 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Vanulia

Amer Perfumes

4.9212 votes

Rank #35,388 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Oud
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Vanulia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud2/5

Vanulia2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OudRiggs

VanuliaAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 1,208 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerVanuliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVanulia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value64

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber83%

sweet65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronClove

Heart

RoseOud

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouli

Top

OlibanumRumMandarinSaffronOrangeCloveBlack PepperAlmond

Heart

FrangipaniGardeniaTuberoseJasmineGingerYlang YlangCinnamon

Base

BeeswaxTonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumCoffeeOud

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Clove, Oud and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews374

Overall rank#35,388

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riggs Oud opens with a sweet, spiced mix of raspberry, saffron, and clove, then settles into a softer rose and oud heart. The dry-down leans warm and comforting, with vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli giving it a smooth ambered finish. It reads as a modern, approachable oud rather than a sharp or aggressively smoky o…

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Vanulia by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Vanulia was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin, Saffron, Orange, Clove, Black Pepper and Almond; middle notes are Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasm…

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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, Oud or Vanulia?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Oud is rated 4.43/5 from 1,208 votes; Vanulia is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Oud for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Vanulia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Vanulia?

They last about the same: Oud 86/100, Vanulia 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud or Vanulia?

Vanulia projects furthest (Vanulia 86/100, Oud 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Vanulia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Clove, Oud and Tonka Bean.

Is Oud or Vanulia better for summer or winter?

Vanulia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Vanulia?

Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Clove, heart notes of Rose and Oud, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Patchouli. Vanulia has top notes of Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Beeswax, Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Sandalwood.