Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs Rich Man Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rich Man Oud

Paris Bleu Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #55,786 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rich Man Oud
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Vendome2/5

Rich Man Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud VendomeEx Nihilo

Rich Man OudParis Bleu Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRich Man Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRich Man OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumRoseSaffronArtemisia

Heart2 to 4 hours

IncenseSandalwoodCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVanillaPatchouliMusk

Category winnerOud VendomeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#55,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Rich Man Oud by Paris Bleu Parfums is an oriental woody fragrance that centers on a rich combination of dark fruit and dry resins. It opens with juicy plum, spiced saffron, bitter artemisia, and velvety rose before shifting into a dry heart of frankincense, cedarwood, and creamy sandalwood. The base rests on agarwood,…

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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 Rich Man Oud?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; Rich Man Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rich Man Oud for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or Rich Man Oud?

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

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or Rich Man Oud?

Projection is very close: Oud Vendome 65/100, Rich Man Oud 65/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Vendome and Rich Man Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Oud Vendome or Rich Man Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Vendome and Rich Man Oud?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. Rich Man Oud has top notes of Plum, Rose, Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.