Fragrance comparison

Oud Maximus 2020 vs Vanilla Opi-Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Maximus 2020

Bortnikoff

3.9683 votes

Rank #14,161 OudCitrus

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13%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Opi-Oud

Ikiryō

3.8628 votes

Rank #59,673 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Maximus 2020 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Maximus 2020
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Maximus 20204/7

Vanilla Opi-Oud3/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus 2020
Community sentiment: Oud Maximus 2020
Longevity: Oud Maximus 2020
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Value for money: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Versatility: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Maximus 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud Maximus 2020Bortnikoff

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 52%Had 15%Want 34%

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

83 votes

46%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOud Maximus 2020

SillageVanilla Opi-Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet OrangeBergamotJasmine SambacPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Rose de MaiRoseClovesFrangipaniMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskIndian OudCivetTolu BalsamBirch TarVanillaTonka Bean

Notes

Whipped CreamCreme BruleeAmarettoVanillaCostusOpiumAgarwood (Oud)MuskPink LotusMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanilla Opi-Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day71

Night100

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex31

Women25

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud Maximus 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bortnikoff Oud Maximus 2020 opens with a burst of sweet orange, bergamot, and sharp cardamom before revealing its dense heart of Rose de Mai and frangipani. High concentrations of wild Laotian and Indian oud oils anchor the base alongside raw civet, natural deer musk, and birch tar. The citrus fizzes off rapidly, allo…

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Vanilla Opi-Oud by Ikiryō delivers a dark, confectionary contrast built on sugar and shadow. It opens with an unmistakable dessert presence, pairing rich amaretto and caramelized creme brulee with airy whipped cream. Beneath the decadent gourmand sweetness lies a murky, resinous base of agarwood, opium, and musky cost…

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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 Maximus 2020 or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus 2020 takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Maximus 2020 is rated 3.96/5 from 83 votes; Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes. Choose Oud Maximus 2020 for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Maximus 2020 or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus 2020 lasts longest (Oud Maximus 2020 66/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Maximus 2020 or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Vanilla Opi-Oud projects furthest (Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100, Oud Maximus 2020 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Maximus 2020 and Vanilla Opi-Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Vanilla.

Is Oud Maximus 2020 or Vanilla Opi-Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Opi-Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Maximus 2020 is the stronger pick. Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Maximus 2020 and Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus 2020 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rose, Cloves and Frangipani, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Indian Oud and Civet. Vanilla Opi-Oud features Whipped Cream, Creme Brulee, Amaretto, Vanilla and Costus.