Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs London

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,088 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

London

Tom Ford

3.98834 votes

Rank #27,916 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Vendome takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

Oud Vendome5/7

London1/7

Ratings & consensus: London
Community sentiment: Oud Vendome
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Oud Vendome
Value for money: Oud Vendome
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

LondonTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 834 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLondonRating 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

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

834 votes

Category winnerOud VendomeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOud Vendome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value35

Category winnerOud VendomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber

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

CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander

Heart

IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris

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

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud VendomeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#27,916

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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Tom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…

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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 London?

Oud Vendome takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or London?

They last about the same: Oud Vendome 66/100, London 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or London?

Oud Vendome projects furthest (Oud Vendome 65/100, London 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Vendome and London smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Oud Vendome or London better for summer or winter?

For summer, London 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 London?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk.