Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs DAHAB

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 680 ratings analysed

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

DAHAB

MiN NEW YORK

4.22426 votes

Rank #26,930 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DAHAB takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
DAHAB
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Oud Vendome2/7

DAHAB5/7

Ratings & consensus: DAHAB
Community sentiment: DAHAB
Longevity: DAHAB
Sillage & projection: DAHAB
Value for money: DAHAB
Versatility: Oud Vendome
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

DAHABMiN NEW YORK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 426 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

Category winnerDAHABRating 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

50%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

426 votes

Category winnerDAHABMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDAHAB

SillageDAHAB

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDAHABBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

smoky70%

oud60%

balsamic50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

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

NutmegSaffronGalbanumCinnamonLime

Heart

IncenseCypressBenzoinGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Galbanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud VendomeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men57

Unisex39

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#26,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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DAHAB by MiN NEW YORK opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and nutmeg, underpinned by tart lime and bitter saffron. Within fifteen minutes, dry incense and cypress push through the top spices, turning the scent distinctly smoky and resinous. The base relies on dark agarwood, dry cedar, and heavy amber that cling to sk…

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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 DAHAB?

DAHAB takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; DAHAB is rated 4.22/5 from 426 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DAHAB for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or DAHAB?

DAHAB lasts longest (DAHAB 73/100, Oud Vendome 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or DAHAB?

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

Do Oud Vendome and DAHAB smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Galbanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Vendome or DAHAB better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Vendome and DAHAB?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. DAHAB has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron, Galbanum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Incense, Cypress, Benzoin and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Amber and Musk.