Vanille Oud vs Purple Stain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Purple Stain takes 6 of 7 categories.
Vanille OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Purple StainChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vanille Oud1/7
Purple Stain6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Purple Stain
- Community sentiment
- Purple Stain
- Longevity
- Purple Stain
- Sillage & projection
- Purple Stain
- Value for money
- Purple Stain
- Versatility
- Vanille Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Purple Stain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanille OudM. MicallefPurple StainBORNTOSTANDOUT®Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%
4.12/ 5 · 405 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
Category winnerPurple StainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
6%Hate
62 votes
44%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
208 votes
Category winnerPurple StainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPurple Stain
SillagePurple Stain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPurple StainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
amber69%
caramel61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
oud84%
amber77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronRoseNutmegCinnamon
Heart
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli
Base
Madagascar VanillaCaramelAmberMusk
Top
SaffronCinnamonMandarinBergamotGingerNutmegBark
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaPeru BalsamCaramel
Base
OudAkigalawoodLabdanumPatchouliCypriolAmbrofix™Concrete
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer12
Fall88
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Spring49
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanille OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#908
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews58
Category winnerPurple StainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanille 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…
Reviews →Purple Stain is a dense spicy oud with a bright citrus lift at the top, then a sweeter core of orange blossom, caramel, vanilla, and balsamic warmth. It opens vivid and textured, then settles into something darker, smokier, and more resinous. This looks best suited to cool weather, evening wear, and people who enjoy b…
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, Vanille Oud or Purple Stain?
Purple Stain takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanille Oud is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Purple Stain is rated 4.12/5 from 405 votes. Choose Vanille Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Purple Stain for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vanille Oud or Purple Stain?
Purple Stain lasts longest (Purple Stain 94/100, Vanille Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille Oud or Purple Stain?
Purple Stain projects furthest (Purple Stain 89/100, Vanille Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille Oud and Purple Stain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Patchouli.
Is Vanille Oud or Purple Stain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Purple Stain 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 Purple Stain?
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. Purple Stain has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Peru Balsam and Caramel, a base of Oud, Akigalawood, Labdanum and Patchouli.
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