Oud Vanille

Super Sweet VANILLA-CARAMEL-OUD with Rose-Violet & Raspberry. In the first couple of minutes I get a rich caramel, and already the oud, rose & violet are swelling through. As the sillage starts to open up I get hints of raspberry and orange added to the caramel. Oud here is mostly built from ambroxan, incense and woody notes, and blended with spicy notes that include saffron (not listed) and a gorgeous floral component of rose-violet-jasmine & patchouli. This gets more vanillic with time, both on the skin and in the bottle. This has excellent performance for year round wear, but the heavier sweet profile makes this most appropriate for cooler months. Contrast to Shaghaf Oud Swiss Arabian: These are different, but there are striking similarities with a sweet & creamy oud-rose and saffron. Shaghaf Oud is a little heavier & richer, and a closer dupe of Oud Bouquet Lancôme, while Oud Vanille Franck Olivier has a more forward raspberry-violet quality from the opening into the heart. As they dry down they become more and more similar. Both have excellent performance but Shaghaf Oud outperforms. Contrast to Oud Touch Franck Olivier: These are different, but they share a similar DNA. Oud Touch is a dupe of Oud Ispahan Dior, and has a more forward frankincense (olibanum) note with its soft-green, woody, spicy, balsamic & fruity-top-note nuances. Both get quite sweet as they dry down, but Oud Vanille is more vanilla forward. Both have excellent performance. Overall: gorgeous creamy vanilla-caramel oud with rose-violet touches and excellent performance. It's a love for me. 10/10. Enjoy!

* Complex and appealing blend of sweet, oud, wood, spice, vanilla, rose and powder aromas * Lighter and fresher than its sibling fragrance Oud Touch * Very strong performer * High QPR value; niche quality for discounter price * Unisex * Great price point * Suitable for all weather * Good for younger users * Great entry point for oud fragrances * Oud note is noticeably synthetic (as it is in all affordable oud fragrances) * Not suitable for serious or somber occasions * Might be too sweet and/or feminine for some users due to sweetness and strong vanilla and rose notes * Not suitable for older users Oud Vanille is an iron fisted fragrance in a velvet colored bottle. It's insanely strong, very complex and highly appealing. It blends sweet, oud, wood, spice, vanilla, rose and powder aromas together into a monster package. It's lighter and fresher than Oud Touch in the same line but has the same monstrous performance. This is insanely good value, a niche quality fragrance at a discounter price. It's totally unisex, even more so than Oud Touch, thanks to the vanilla and rose notes. Do note that it is very sweet and quite strong, and so is not really good for more serious and somber occasions. Other than that, whenever and wherever with this one. This is suitable for all weather and is best suited for younger users. The price point is amazing and the quality is off the charts. An easy recommend here if you have any interest or outright love for oud fragrances.

Sometimes the best smelling fragrances to your liking, regardless if it’s synthetic or what not, are just right under your nose 👃 at a next to nothing price 😉 I always see the ad popping on my screen for this frag, along with its sibling Franck Olivier's Oud Touch, but I simply ignored them. I thought they're just one of those trying hard cheapies seeking attention. But I was very wrong. I have been collecting since 2017 and every time I find a hidden gem, my excitement in this journey has become more and more exciting and this is one of those. I blind bought both Oud touch and Oud Vanille and both are winners in all departments at a price that will make you smile 😊 Respect to our friends who thumbed down this fragrance for a variety of reasons, but both Oud Touch and this one are olfactory wonders to my nose and guaranteed savings to my wallet. As long as the synthetic components are approved by the USFDA, and I have no allergic reaction to it, I have no issue with that. Who would think that you are wearing a $25 synthetic oud frag with niche quality? If you wear it with confidence and style appropriate for the season and occasion, this will rock 🙌 Honestly I would wear this one more comfortably over Christian Dior's Oud Ispahan, which I also own a decant and that's what my nose says. My rate for this wonderful but humble juice is 10/10 👏👏👏 “Let us spread the scents of peace and kindness. The two most beautiful fragrance in the world 🙏

Review of Oud Vanille by Franck Olivier Oud Vanille by Franck Olivier is a captivating and cozy fragrance that has won a spot in my collection as a versatile, affordable luxury. Right from the first spray, it opens with a warm, enveloping sweetness that balances the richness of oud with a delightful, creamy vanilla. The scent begins with a blend of caramel-like sweetness and a subtle fruitiness, setting a smooth stage before the oud makes its entrance. This isn’t the heavy, medicinal oud some might expect; rather, it’s a gentle, refined oud that mingles beautifully with vanilla, tonka bean, and hints of rose and spices, giving it a warm, inviting character. Longevity is impressive, especially for the price point, as it stays noticeable for 8-10 hours and has a moderate sillage that’s just right—not too overwhelming, but enough to be recognized. It’s an excellent scent for cooler weather and performs best in the fall and winter, providing a comforting, almost gourmand touch that wraps around you like a soft, warm blanket. Overall, Oud Vanille is a beautifully balanced fragrance that combines the exotic allure of oud with the sweetness of vanilla in a way that’s accessible yet sophisticated. For anyone seeking a cozy, approachable oud experience without the hefty price tag, this is a fantastic choice.

I really love this, especially now that it is colder. When fall was just beginning, I got a lot more of the sweet jammy rose from the heat of my skin and the room, but now I get more of the incense and vanilla, and less of that sweetness. When I first got this, I was hit with this intense scent memory of my aunt and uncle's old house. He was a smoker and a wood worker, and my aunt would have potpourri in bowls all over the house. This smell of smoke, vanilla, rose, and I experienced the incense smell almost like woodshavings at first, it immediately brought me back to that time and place. I find it difficult to smell the top notes listed, unless I over spray and it is warm out. This does smell somewhat harsh at first, but the dry down is gorgeous. On me, it dries down to a smoky vanilla old book smell, which I adore. I love layering this with la rive taste of kiss, which is supposed to be a dupe of la nuit tresor, for some added sweetness when the cooler weather suppresses the sweeter notes in here. No matter what other scenta I try, I just keep coming back to this one.