Fragrance comparison

Vanille Oud vs Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vanille Oud

M. Micallef

3.8571 votes

Rank #18,551 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Shadow

Bejar

3.9122 votes

Rank #41,771 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vanille Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shadow
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanille Oud3/5

Shadow2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille OudM. Micallef

ShadowBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerVanille OudRating 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

32%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageVanille Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value93

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

amber69%

caramel61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy 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

SaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Sweet NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Cashmere Wood. 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

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex46

Women50

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#41,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanille OudHigher 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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Shadow by Bejar is a dry, woody scent that centers on sharp saffron and warm cinnamon. It wears best during crisp October afternoons when the cool air tempers its heat. Cashmere wood and patchouli ground the blend, creating a quiet, earthy hum that stays close to the skin without shouting.

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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 Shadow?

Vanille Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Vanille Oud is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Shadow is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Vanille Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Oud or Shadow?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 71/100, Vanille Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Oud or Shadow?

Vanille Oud projects furthest (Vanille Oud 61/100, Shadow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Oud and Shadow smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Cashmere Wood.

Is Vanille Oud or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Vanille Oud suits evening wear; Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Oud and Shadow?

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. Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber.