Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs Gabon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 265 ratings analysed

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gabon

Optico Profumo

4.0011 votes

Rank #57,241 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gabon takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Oud Vendome2/5

Gabon3/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Vendome
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gabon
Sillage & projection: Gabon
Value for money: Gabon
Versatility: Not scored
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

GabonOptico Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

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

45%Love

9%Like

45%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGabon

SillageGabon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value70

Category winnerGabonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

patchouli65%

earthy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm 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

SaffronCalabrian bergamot

Heart

Ebony WoodPripriocaAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodIncenseLabdanum

Base

PatchouliMuskAmbergris

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#57,241

PerfumerNicola Bianchi

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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Gabon by Optico Profumo is a warm, dry woody fragrance centered on an exotic ebony chord. It pairs a bright saffron opening with heavy woods like cedar and agarwood. The scent is built for cool autumn nights when you want a rich, dark aura without any cloying sweetness.

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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 Gabon?

Gabon takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; Gabon is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gabon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or Gabon?

Gabon lasts longest (Gabon 70/100, Oud Vendome 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or Gabon?

Gabon projects furthest (Gabon 75/100, Oud Vendome 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Vendome and Gabon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Oud Vendome or Gabon better for summer or winter?

Oud Vendome suits evening wear; Gabon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Vendome and Gabon?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. Gabon has top notes of Saffron and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Ebony Wood, Priprioca, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris.