Fragrance comparison

Oud Maharaji vs Tabac Vanilla

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

1 wins

Oud Maharaji

Antonio Visconti

4.2044 votes

Rank #11,492 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Tabac Vanilla

Lathr

—0 votes

Rank #70,833 CitrusTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Maharaji takes 1 of 1 categories.

Oud Maharaji
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tabac Vanilla
Choose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Maharaji1/1

Tabac Vanilla0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud MaharajiAntonio Visconti

Tabac VanillaLathr

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

oud77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

tobacco90%

vanilla80%

sweet70%

aromatic60%

powdery50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FenugreekArtemisiaLemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Base

LicoriceTobaccoVanillaAmbergrisMusk

Notes

VanillaTobaccoLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Tobacco and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,492

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#70,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud MaharajiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Maharaji opens with a sweet, spicy rush that reviewers describe as caramel-like, cinnamon-toned, and rich with licorice. As it settles, sandalwood, tobacco, vanilla, and soft woods take over, giving it a creamy, slightly balsamic feel more than a harsh oud blast. This suits wearers who like warm, textured oriental…

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Tabac Vanilla by Lathr centers on a bold, resinous tobacco and sweet vanilla core, balanced by a sharp citrus opening. This unisex scent shifts from an invigorating, lemon-fizz start into a deep, comforting warmth that lingers on the skin. It serves as a versatile choice for those seeking a modern twist on classic ori…

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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.

Do Oud Maharaji and Tabac Vanilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tobacco and Vanilla.

Is Oud Maharaji or Tabac Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Oud Maharaji suits evening wear; Tabac Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Maharaji and Tabac Vanilla?

Oud Maharaji has top notes of Fenugreek, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Licorice, Tobacco, Vanilla and Ambergris. Tabac Vanilla features Vanilla, Tobacco and Lemon.