Fragrance comparison

3 Elixir Intense vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 Elixir Intense

Jardin de Parfums

3.8715 votes

Rank #56,840 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 5 categories.

3 Elixir Intense
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

3 Elixir Intense1/5

Oud Cafu3/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Cafu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 3 Elixir Intense
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Oud Cafu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Cafu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Elixir IntenseJardin de Parfums

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerOud CafuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity3 Elixir Intense

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineSandalwood

Base

MuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex25

Women69

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jardin De Parfums 3 Elixir Intense opens with crisp apple, sharp lemon, and juicy mandarin orange before settling into a warm heart of damask rose, white jasmine, and creamy sandalwood. As the top notes fade, a dense base of powdery amber, vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musk takes over on skin. The result is a plush or…

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Oud Cafu by Nabeel is a bold, sweet woody scent that centers on a bright clash of pineapple and citrus with a deep, resinous agarwood base. It fits colder days when you want a rich warmth that cuts through the chill.

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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, 3 Elixir Intense or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 5 categories. 3 Elixir Intense is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose 3 Elixir Intense for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 3 Elixir Intense or Oud Cafu?

3 Elixir Intense lasts longest (3 Elixir Intense 75/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Elixir Intense or Oud Cafu?

Projection is very close: 3 Elixir Intense 67/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.

Do 3 Elixir Intense and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is 3 Elixir Intense or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

3 Elixir Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Elixir Intense and Oud Cafu?

3 Elixir Intense has top notes of Apple, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Oud Cafu has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Apple and Strawberry, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.