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Score
83/100

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Aoud Vanille

2015

Saffron oud melting into Madagascar vanilla — a winter blanket with teeth.

Aoud Vanille
vanilla
warm spicy
oud

The take

What works

  • Dark-vanilla-oud combo that drops temperatures in cold weather
  • Performance is absurd — wear it once, smell it on the jacket all week
  • Genuinely cozy — the rare oud that doesn't feel like a costume

Trade-offs

  • Opening is medicinal-cherry — you have to ride out the first 15 minutes
  • Can cross from cozy to cloying in tight rooms

Notes

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SaffronSaffronBlack PepperBlack PepperCardamomCardamom

Mid

Floral NotesFloral Notes

Base

Madagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSandalwood

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring29%
Summer13%
Fall90%
Winter100%
Day50%
Night88%

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aoud Vanille smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Penhaligon's Babylon (73%), Bvlgari Le Gemme Orom (52%), Lancôme Oud Bouquet (51%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Aoud Vanille last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 81/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Aoud Vanille?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning.

Is Aoud Vanille worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Dark-vanilla-oud combo that drops temperatures in cold weather. Performance is absurd — wear it once, smell it on the jacket all week.

Details

Perfumer
Pierre Montale