Vanille Oud vs Shafran
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shafran takes 3 of 5 categories.
Vanille OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
ShafranChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanille Oud2/5
Shafran3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shafran
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shafran
- Sillage & projection
- Shafran
- Value for money
- Vanille Oud
- 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. MicallefShafranNeesh PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%
4.00/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 46%
Category winnerShafranRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
6%Hate
62 votes
53%Love
20%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShafran
SillageShafran
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanille OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
amber69%
caramel61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
leather77%
sweet69%
smoky61%
Scent match52%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
SaffronPlumCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
LeatherCaramelBrown sugarCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriol OilSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. 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
Spring44
Summer44
Fall56
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#23,302
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerVanille OudHigher 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 →Shafran by Neesh Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of red saffron, juicy plum, and crushed cardamom. The opening feels warm and dense, spiced heavily with nutmeg and marigold. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness recedes, giving room to a dark heart of brown sugar, caramel, and smooth leather. As the scent se…
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 Shafran?
Shafran takes 3 of 5 categories. Vanille Oud is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes; Shafran is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Vanille Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shafran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanille Oud or Shafran?
Shafran lasts longest (Shafran 73/100, Vanille Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille Oud or Shafran?
Shafran projects furthest (Shafran 64/100, Vanille Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille Oud and Shafran smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.
Is Vanille Oud or Shafran better for summer or winter?
Vanille Oud suits evening wear; Shafran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanille Oud and Shafran?
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. Shafran has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Caramel, Brown sugar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Gaiac Wood.
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