Fragrance comparison

Vanille Oud vs Aoud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,147 ratings analysed

Vanille Oud

M. Micallef

3.8571 votes

Rank #18,514 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Aoud

Roja Dove

4.211,076 votes

Rank #242 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanille Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aoud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vanille Oud2/7

Aoud5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille OudM. Micallef

AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

4.21/ 5 · 1,076 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

58%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

609 votes

Category winnerAoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAoud

SillageAoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerVanille OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

amber69%

caramel61%

rose100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRoseNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Madagascar VanillaCaramelAmberMusk

Top

Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart

May RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisLeatherSaffronCashmere WoodMuskCedarRhubarb

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer12

Fall88

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring56

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanille OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex46

Women50

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#242

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerAoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille Oud by M. Micallef creates a warm, resinous profile anchored by Madagascar vanilla and dark oud. The opening features a sharp hit of saffron and nutmeg, settling into a powdery, woody heart. It suits those seeking a sophisticated, unisex scent for cooler weather or formal evening settings. The dry-down highlig…

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Roja Dove Aoud wears more like a rich rose, saffron and ambergris composition than a harsh oud bomb. It opens citrusy and spicy, then settles into a dense, smooth, slightly inky floral woodiness with leather and warm sweetness underneath. It suits shoppers who want a polished, luxurious rose oud with strong presence a…

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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, Vanille Oud or Aoud?

Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanille Oud is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Aoud is rated 4.21/5 from 1,076 votes. Choose Vanille Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aoud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Oud or Aoud?

Aoud lasts longest (Aoud 83/100, Vanille Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Oud or Aoud?

Aoud projects furthest (Aoud 74/100, Vanille Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Oud and Aoud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Vanille Oud or Aoud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aoud is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Oud is the stronger pick. Vanille Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Oud and Aoud?

Vanille Oud has top notes of Saffron, Rose, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Caramel, Amber and Musk. Aoud has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, Leather and Saffron.