Vanilla Oud vs Oud Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.
Vanilla OudChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Oud NoirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla Oud5/7
Oud Noir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Oud
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla Oud
- Longevity
- Vanilla Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Noir
- Value for money
- Vanilla Oud
- Versatility
- Oud Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla OudVertusOud NoirVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 632 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
508 votes
41%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerVanilla OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Oud
SillageOud Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
warm spicy77%
caramel69%
sweet61%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
oud61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronAppleRhubarbBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodRoseJasmineVioletCyclamen
Base
VanillaAgarwood (Oud)CaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouli
Top
PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit
Heart
RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Apple, Rhubarb and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring34
Summer9
Fall93
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer77
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOud NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews90
Overall rank#7,888
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerVanilla OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVertus Vanilla Oud reinterprets sweet woodiness by pairing saffron and apple with a base of vanilla and agarwood. It trades traditional animalic punch for a smooth, dessert-like warmth that feels right on cold autumn evenings. This unisex bottle works best when you want a rich, sweet cloud that hangs around all night.
Reviews →Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…
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, Vanilla Oud or Oud Noir?
Vanilla Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Oud is rated 4.19/5 from 632 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 votes. Choose Vanilla Oud for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Oud or Oud Noir?
Vanilla Oud lasts longest (Vanilla Oud 80/100, Oud Noir 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Oud or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 74/100, Vanilla Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Oud and Oud Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Apple, Rhubarb and Rose.
Is Vanilla Oud or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Oud is the stronger pick. Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Oud and Oud Noir?
Vanilla Oud has top notes of Saffron, Apple, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Caramel and Tonka Bean. Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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