Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs Ganja Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 291 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Ganja Oud

Jul et Mad Paris

3.8437 votes

Rank #30,287 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Vendome takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ganja Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Vendome4/7

Ganja Oud3/7

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

Ganja OudJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 9%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

35%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerOud VendomeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGanja Oud

SillageOud Vendome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGanja OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

herbal77%

cannabis69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

ChamomileRhubarbPink PepperGalbanum

Heart

cannabisSaffronSuedeIncense

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodBlack Amber

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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day92

Night100

Category winnerGanja OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#30,287

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Ganja Oud by Jul et Mad Paris offers a distinct aromatic experience for those seeking green, woody character. The fragrance opens with sharp rhubarb and chamomile, settling into a resinous, earthy base of agarwood and black amber. It remains a versatile choice for anyone who appreciates complex, non-sweet profiles dur…

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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 Ganja Oud?

Oud Vendome takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; Ganja Oud is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ganja Oud for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or Ganja Oud?

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

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or Ganja Oud?

Projection is very close: Oud Vendome 65/100, Ganja Oud 63/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Vendome and Ganja Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Galbanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Vendome or Ganja Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Vendome and Ganja Oud?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. Ganja Oud has top notes of Chamomile, Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, heart notes of cannabis, Saffron, Suede and Incense, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Sandalwood and Black Amber.