Fragrance comparison

Oud Vendome vs Ruby Reign

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Vendome

Ex Nihilo

3.97254 votes

Rank #9,179 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Ruby Reign

House Of Sillage

4.0617 votes

Rank #23,169 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Vendome takes 4 of 6 categories.

Oud Vendome
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Reign
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Vendome4/6

Ruby Reign2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud VendomeEx Nihilo

Ruby ReignHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 34%Had 4%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

47%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRuby Reign

SillageOud Vendome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value15

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%

leather92%

woody84%

amber77%

oud69%

musky61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud 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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCedar NeedlesRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SuedeAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodOrange Blossom

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliIncenseAmberCedarTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerRuby ReignLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring8

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex54

Women37

Men36

Unisex36

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,179

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,169

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Ruby Reign by House Of Sillage opens with an immediate kick of warm saffron and crisp cedar needles, brightened just slightly by bergamot and a flash of sweet red rose. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral brightness pulls back, making way for a dense core of plush suede, dark agarwood oud, and dry guaiac wood. A…

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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 Ruby Reign?

Oud Vendome takes 4 of 6 categories. Oud Vendome is rated 3.97/5 from 254 votes; Ruby Reign is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Oud Vendome for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Reign for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Vendome or Ruby Reign?

They last about the same: Ruby Reign 67/100, Oud Vendome 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Vendome or Ruby Reign?

Projection is very close: Oud Vendome 65/100, Ruby Reign 64/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Vendome and Ruby Reign smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Oud Vendome or Ruby Reign better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Vendome and Ruby Reign?

Oud Vendome has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Galbanum and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Incense. Ruby Reign has top notes of Saffron, Cedar Needles, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Cedar.