Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Opi-Oud vs Jihan

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

Vanilla Opi-Oud

Ikiryō

3.8628 votes

Rank #59,673 SweetVanilla

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16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Jihan

Kajal

4.17186 votes

Rank #6,488 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jihan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jihan
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vanilla Opi-Oud2/7

Jihan5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jihan
Community sentiment: Jihan
Longevity: Jihan
Sillage & projection: Jihan
Value for money: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Versatility: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jihan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

JihanKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

4.17/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerJihanRating 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

51%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerJihanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJihan

SillageJihan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value45

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

floral77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match16%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

SaffronApple Blossom

Heart

RoseCloveMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMusk

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

Spring35

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

Men10

Unisex46

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerJihanHigher 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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Jihan by Kajal opens with a sharp burst of red apple blossom and spicy saffron. It quickly shifts into a warm, rose-centric heart wrapped in cloves. The base grounds the composition with dark patchouli, creamy sandalwood, and a soft vanilla sweetness. It is a dense, warming blend best suited for cold winter evenings w…

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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 Jihan?

Jihan takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes; Jihan is rated 4.17/5 from 186 votes. Choose Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jihan for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Jihan?

Jihan lasts longest (Jihan 78/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Jihan?

Jihan projects furthest (Jihan 70/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Opi-Oud and Jihan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Magnolia.

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

For summer, Vanilla Opi-Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Jihan is the stronger pick. Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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