Fragrance comparison

Oud Sublime vs Vanquish

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Sublime

Demolished

5.001 votes

Rank #55,726 AmberMusky

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #66,126 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Sublime takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Sublime
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanquish
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Sublime3/4

Vanquish1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SublimeDemolished

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityOud Sublime

SillageOud Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerVanquishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

earthy77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Earthy NotesIndian OudCedarwoodLabdanumSaffronAmberRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIndian Oud, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Saffron. Durations are only published for Oud Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 19%Work 17%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,726

PerfumerMaximiliano Rojas, Rudy Rojas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Sublime by Demolished delivers an approachable spin on traditional Middle Eastern woods. It opens with a quick spark of bittersweet saffron and velvety red rose, sidestepping any harsh medicinal bite. Give it ten minutes. The scent warms up fast as earthy Indian oud and dry cedarwood take over your scent bubble. A…

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Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a flash of bitter orange that quickly gives way to a dry, powdery heart. Violet and iris dominate the mid-stage, cut through by sharp cumin and earthy saffron. As it settles, dense base notes of cedarwood, labdanum, and balsam fir emerge to anchor the florals on skin. The…

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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.

Which is better, Oud Sublime or Vanquish?

Oud Sublime takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Sublime is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Oud Sublime for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sublime or Vanquish?

Oud Sublime lasts longest (Oud Sublime 80/100, Vanquish 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sublime or Vanquish?

Oud Sublime projects furthest (Oud Sublime 75/100, Vanquish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sublime and Vanquish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Indian Oud, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Saffron.

Is Oud Sublime or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

Oud Sublime suits evening wear; Vanquish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sublime and Vanquish?

Oud Sublime features Earthy Notes, Indian Oud, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Saffron. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.