Purple Stain vs Vanille Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Purple Stain takes 6 of 7 categories.
Purple StainChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vanille OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Purple Stain6/7
Vanille Oud1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Purple Stain
- Community sentiment
- Purple Stain
- Longevity
- Purple Stain
- Sillage & projection
- Purple Stain
- Value for money
- Purple Stain
- Versatility
- Vanille Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Purple Stain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Purple StainBORNTOSTANDOUT®Vanille OudM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 405 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
3.85/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%
Category winnerPurple StainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
208 votes
40%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
6%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerPurple StainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPurple Stain
SillagePurple Stain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPurple StainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
oud84%
amber77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
amber69%
caramel61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronCinnamonMandarinBergamotGingerNutmegBark
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaPeru BalsamCaramel
Base
OudAkigalawoodLabdanumPatchouliCypriolAmbrofix™Concrete
Top
SaffronRoseNutmegCinnamon
Heart
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli
Base
Madagascar VanillaCaramelAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring36
Summer12
Fall88
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Category winnerVanille OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#908
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews58
Overall rank#18,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerPurple StainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPurple Stain is a dense spicy oud with a bright citrus lift at the top, then a sweeter core of orange blossom, caramel, vanilla, and balsamic warmth. It opens vivid and textured, then settles into something darker, smokier, and more resinous. This looks best suited to cool weather, evening wear, and people who enjoy b…
Reviews →Vanille Oud by M. Micallef creates a warm, resinous profile anchored by Madagascar vanilla and dark oud. The opening features a sharp hit of saffron and nutmeg, settling into a powdery, woody heart. It suits those seeking a sophisticated, unisex scent for cooler weather or formal evening settings. The dry-down highlig…
Reviews →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, Purple Stain or Vanille Oud?
Purple Stain takes 6 of 7 categories. Purple Stain is rated 4.12/5 from 405 votes; Vanille Oud is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes. Choose Purple Stain for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vanille Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Purple Stain or Vanille Oud?
Purple Stain lasts longest (Purple Stain 94/100, Vanille Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Purple Stain or Vanille Oud?
Purple Stain projects furthest (Purple Stain 89/100, Vanille Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Purple Stain and Vanille Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Vanilla.
Is Purple Stain or Vanille Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Purple Stain is the stronger pick. For winter, Purple Stain is the stronger pick. Vanille Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Purple Stain and Vanille Oud?
Purple Stain has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Peru Balsam and Caramel, a base of Oud, Akigalawood, Labdanum and Patchouli. Vanille Oud has top notes of Saffron, Rose, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Caramel, Amber and Musk.
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