Fragrance comparison

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette vs Vanquish

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Keyth

3.805 votes

Rank #56,324 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vanquish

Boadicea the Victorious

2.7713 votes

Rank #63,524 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette takes 3 of 4 categories.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Vanquish
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette3/4

Vanquish1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: So Black Oud Eau De Toilette
Sillage & projection: Vanquish
Value for money: So Black Oud Eau De Toilette
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: So Black Oud Eau De Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So Black Oud Eau De ToiletteKeyth

VanquishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

2.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

31%Love

8%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

46%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevitySo Black Oud Eau De Toilette

SillageVanquish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSo Black Oud Eau De ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

violet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lemon

Heart

IrisJasmine

Base

VanilaSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCedarwood

Top

OrangeCitrus

Heart

VioletIrisSaffronGingerJasmineRoseCumin

Base

LabdanumOudCedarwoodBenzoinTobaccoBalsam FirPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Jasmine, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSo Black Oud Eau De ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

So Black Oud by Keyth opens with a bright, sharp lemon that quickly gives way to a powdery core of iris and jasmine. As it settles on the skin, a rich base of vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli creates an earthy, woody profile that feels comforting for daily wear. It is a versatile choice for someone seeking a grounde…

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Vanquish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a flash of bitter orange that quickly gives way to a dry, powdery heart. Violet and iris dominate the mid-stage, cut through by sharp cumin and earthy saffron. As it settles, dense base notes of cedarwood, labdanum, and balsam fir emerge to anchor the florals on skin. The…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Vanquish?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette takes 3 of 4 categories. So Black Oud Eau De Toilette is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Vanquish is rated 2.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose So Black Oud Eau De Toilette for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Vanquish for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Vanquish?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette lasts longest (So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 60/100, Vanquish 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Vanquish?

Vanquish projects furthest (Vanquish 50/100, So Black Oud Eau De Toilette 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do So Black Oud Eau De Toilette and Vanquish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine, Patchouli and Amber.

Is So Black Oud Eau De Toilette or Vanquish better for summer or winter?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette suits day or night wear; Vanquish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Black Oud Eau De Toilette and Vanquish?

So Black Oud Eau De Toilette has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Vanquish has top notes of Orange and Citrus, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Saffron and Ginger, a base of Labdanum, Oud, Cedarwood and Benzoin.