Fragrance comparison

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 vs Vanilla Opi-Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

Bortnikoff

4.6552 votes

Rank #6,699 OudRose

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12%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 Autumn 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Maximus Autumn 20196/7

Vanilla Opi-Oud1/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Community sentiment: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Longevity: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Sillage & projection: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Value for money: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Versatility: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019Bortnikoff

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.65/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

46%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOud Maximus Autumn 2019

SillageOud Maximus Autumn 2019

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

floral69%

musky61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet OrangeCardamomJasmine SambacPink PepperBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiTea RoseRoseCloveFrangipaniMagnoliaTonka Bean

Base

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)Birch TarVanillaMuskCivetTolu Balsam

Notes

Whipped CreamCreme BruleeAmarettoVanillaCostusOpiumAgarwood (Oud)MuskPink LotusMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer15

Fall95

Winter100

Day68

Night100

Spring44

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day71

Night100

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,699

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 by Bortnikoff opens with a burst of sweet orange, cardamom, and pink pepper. The heart brings out rich Rose de Mai and tea rose, while wild Indian oud, civet, and birch tar form a smoky, animalic base. It wears best during crisp autumn nights and cold winter weather.

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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 Autumn 2019 or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is rated 4.65/5 from 52 votes; Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes. Choose Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 lasts longest (Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 76/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 projects furthest (Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 66/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 and Vanilla Opi-Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Musk.

Is Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 or Vanilla Opi-Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Opi-Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is the stronger pick. Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 suits evening wear; Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 and Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Tea Rose, Rose and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Birch Tar and Vanilla. Vanilla Opi-Oud features Whipped Cream, Creme Brulee, Amaretto, Vanilla and Costus.