The smell in short
It smells mostly warm spicy and oud. Saffron and ginger at the top, galbanum and cedar in the middle and agarwood (oud) and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Oud Vendome notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome EDP in detail
Ex Nihilo is the house behind Oud Vendome EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Ex Nihilo perfumes
The house has 52 perfumes here, led by Blue Talisman, Blue Talisman Ex Nihilo and Fleur Narcotique.
Oud Vendome sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €304. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud and Montale Paris Aoud Musk.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Nasomatto Black Afgano last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Oud Vendome
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Perfumes that smell like Oud Vendome
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (5 shared notes), Nasomatto Black Afgano (5 shared notes), Montale Paris Aoud Musk (4 shared notes) and Lattafa Badee Al Oud (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nasomatto Black Afgano starts from €202.
Quick answers
Who would like Oud Vendome?
People who enjoy warm spicy and oud smells.
Is Oud Vendome unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.