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Vanilla Oud vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 698 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Vanilla Oud

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Rose Morocco

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Vanilla Oud6/7
Rose Morocco1/7
Ratings & consensus
Vanilla Oud
Community sentiment
Vanilla Oud
Longevity
Vanilla Oud
Sillage & projection
Vanilla Oud
Value for money
Vanilla Oud
Versatility
Rose Morocco
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 OudVertus
Rose MoroccoVertus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 632 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%
Category winnerVanilla OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

508 votes

27%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerVanilla OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityVanilla Oud

SillageVanilla Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value36
Category winnerVanilla OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
warm spicy77%
caramel69%
sweet61%
woody100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronAppleRhubarbBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodRoseJasmineVioletCyclamen
Base
VanillaAgarwood (Oud)CaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouli
Top
AppleSaffronCardamom
Heart
RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Apple, Cashmere Wood 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 season
Spring34
Summer9
Fall93
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer20
Fall85
Winter100
Day100
Night85
Category winnerRose MoroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men32
Unisex58
Women9
Men0
Unisex43
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#27,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVanilla OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus 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 →

Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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 Oud or Rose Morocco?

Vanilla Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanilla Oud is rated 4.19/5 from 632 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Vanilla Oud for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Oud or Rose Morocco?

Vanilla Oud lasts longest (Vanilla Oud 80/100, Rose Morocco 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Oud or Rose Morocco?

Vanilla Oud projects furthest (Vanilla Oud 69/100, Rose Morocco 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Oud and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Apple, Cashmere Wood and Rose.

Is Vanilla Oud or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Oud is the stronger pick. Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Oud and Rose Morocco?

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. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.

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