Vanilla Man
Ellis BrooklynEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Vanilla Man vs. Oud Wood
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Vanilla Man | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2007 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani, Ilias Ermenidis | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Vanilla Man
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Powdery
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotJuniperMandarin Orange Leaf
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
Clary SageElemi ResinLavender Bud
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
CedarwoodFrankincenseVanilla
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Vanilla Man | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This vanilla doesn't smell like extract or ice cream. It smells like the pod, slightly bitter, resinous, warm in a way that comes from structure rather than sweetness.Vanilla Man
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Vanilla Man | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $228.89fragrancenet |
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