Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Opi-Oud vs Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Vanilla Opi-Oud

Ikiryō

3.8628 votes

Rank #59,673 SweetVanilla

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12%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

Bortnikoff

4.6552 votes

Rank #6,699 OudRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanilla Opi-Oud1/7

Oud Maximus Autumn 20196/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Community sentiment: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Longevity: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Sillage & projection: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Value for money: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Versatility: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019Bortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

4.65/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Rating 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

79%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityOud Maximus Autumn 2019

SillageOud Maximus Autumn 2019

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value41

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

oud100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match12%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

Sweet OrangeCardamomJasmine SambacPink PepperBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiTea RoseRoseCloveFrangipaniMagnoliaTonka Bean

Base

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)Birch TarVanillaMuskCivetTolu Balsam

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

Spring95

Summer15

Fall95

Winter100

Day68

Night100

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,699

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Higher 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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Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 by Bortnikoff opens with a burst of sweet orange, cardamom, and pink pepper. The heart brings out rich Rose de Mai and tea rose, while wild Indian oud, civet, and birch tar form a smoky, animalic base. It wears best during crisp autumn nights and cold winter weather.

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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 Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes; Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is rated 4.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 lasts longest (Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 76/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Opi-Oud or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 projects furthest (Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 66/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Opi-Oud and Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Magnolia.

Is Vanilla Opi-Oud or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Opi-Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is the stronger pick. Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear; Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Opi-Oud and Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Vanilla Opi-Oud features Whipped Cream, Creme Brulee, Amaretto, Vanilla and Costus. Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Tea Rose, Rose and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Birch Tar and Vanilla.