Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs Black Rose Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Black Rose Oud

Trish McEvoy

4.0194 votes

Rank #9,703 FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Rose Oud
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Vendome3/7

Black Rose Oud3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud VendomeEx Nihilo

Black Rose OudTrish McEvoy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

Category winnerOud VendomeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose Oud

SillageBlack Rose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value32

Category winnerOud VendomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

floral100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both oud, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskIncense

Top

Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Durations are only published for Oud Vendome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring65

Summer50

Fall85

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men18

Unisex18

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#9,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOud VendomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Vendome by Ex Nihilo reimagines agarwood through a distinctly fresh, French lens. It opens with an invigorating burst of zesty ginger and warm golden saffron, instantly cutting through any heaviness. As the opening sparkle settles across the first half hour, dry cedarwood and green galbanum form a crisp, tailored …

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Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…

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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 Vendome or Black Rose Oud?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or Black Rose Oud?

Black Rose Oud lasts longest (Black Rose Oud 72/100, Oud Vendome 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or Black Rose Oud?

Projection is very close: Black Rose Oud 67/100, Oud Vendome 65/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Vendome and Black Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Oud Vendome or Black Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Vendome is the stronger pick. Oud Vendome suits evening wear; Black Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Vendome and Black Rose Oud?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.