Fragrance comparison

Vendomania vs Fresh Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vendomania

Ex Nihilo

3.9453 votes

Rank #18,670 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh Oud

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

3.5698 votes

Rank #17,019 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendomania takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vendomania
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fresh Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vendomania4/7

Fresh Oud3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VendomaniaEx Nihilo

Fresh OudRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerVendomaniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

37%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

18%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerVendomaniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFresh Oud

SillageVendomania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerFresh OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

oud77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisPralineJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitBergamotSaffronCardamomCeylon Cinnamon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IrisJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherVanillaCashmere WoodAmberWhite MuskCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vendomania, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVendomaniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex48

Women35

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,670

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,019

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerFresh OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vendomania by Ex Nihilo pairs warm saffron and zesty bergamot with buttery iris and sweet praline over a clean base of sandalwood and soft patchouli. The agarwood oud stays very quiet in the background, adding a gentle woody depth rather than anything smoky or barnyard. It feels like slipping on an expensive cashmere …

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Fresh Oud by Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, Ceylon cinnamon, and dark agarwood. As the aggressive top notes quiet down, smooth iris and leather emerge over a heavy cedar base. It wears best during chilly late autumn nights when cold air tempers its pungent, animalic …

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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, Vendomania or Fresh Oud?

Vendomania takes 4 of 7 categories. Vendomania is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes; Fresh Oud is rated 3.56/5 from 98 votes. Choose Vendomania for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fresh Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vendomania or Fresh Oud?

Fresh Oud lasts longest (Fresh Oud 70/100, Vendomania 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vendomania or Fresh Oud?

Vendomania projects furthest (Vendomania 67/100, Fresh Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vendomania and Fresh Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Vendomania or Fresh Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vendomania and Fresh Oud?

Vendomania has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Praline and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli. Fresh Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.