Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Opi-Oud vs Eximus

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Vanilla Opi-Oud

Ikiryō

3.8628 votes

Rank #59,673 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Eximus

Memoize London

3.758 votes

Rank #50,159 OudWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eximus takes 3 of 3 categories.

Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eximus
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanilla Opi-Oud0/3

Eximus3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

EximusMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEximus

SillageEximus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

oud100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

floral58%

powdery44%

rose30%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Whipped CreamCreme BruleeAmarettoVanillaCostusOpiumAgarwood (Oud)MuskPink LotusMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pear BlossomSaffron

Heart

SandalwoodTurkish RoseCloveMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Vanilla Opi-Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day71

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEximusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Opi-Oud by Ikiryō delivers a dark, confectionary contrast built on sugar and shadow. It opens with an unmistakable dessert presence, pairing rich amaretto and caramelized creme brulee with airy whipped cream. Beneath the decadent gourmand sweetness lies a murky, resinous base of agarwood, opium, and musky cost…

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Eximus opens with a bright flash of pear blossom and dry saffron. The initial crispness settles fast, giving space to a warm heart of Turkish rose, clove, and rich sandalwood. As it warms on skin, the base pulls forward with dark agarwood, earthy patchouli, and smooth vanilla. It feels substantial and cozy in cold air…

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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, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Eximus?

Eximus takes 3 of 3 categories. Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes; Eximus is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eximus for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Eximus?

Eximus lasts longest (Eximus 70/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Eximus?

Eximus projects furthest (Eximus 75/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Opi-Oud and Eximus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Magnolia.

Is Vanilla Opi-Oud or Eximus better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear; Eximus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Opi-Oud and Eximus?

Vanilla Opi-Oud features Whipped Cream, Creme Brulee, Amaretto, Vanilla and Costus. Eximus has top notes of Pear Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Sandalwood, Turkish Rose, Clove and Magnolia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.