Fragrance comparison

Aafu vs Oud Luban

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Aafu

Nabeel

3.001 votes

Rank #73,397 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Luban

Xerjoff

4.4137 votes

Rank #15,042 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aafu
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Oud Luban
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aafu2/4

Oud Luban2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aafu
Sillage & projection: Oud Luban
Value for money: Aafu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Luban

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AafuNabeel

Oud LubanXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.41/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

62%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAafu

SillageOud Luban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value20

Category winnerAafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

leather61%

oud100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMusk

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliLeather

Base

VetiverVanillaIncenseAmber

Top

Black PepperBulgarian Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Orange Blossom

Base

IncenseVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring58

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men56

Unisex33

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,042

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOud LubanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aafu by Nabeel is a dense unisex perfume oil that merges animalic leather with bright orange blossom. It settles into a warm base of amber and smoky incense, making it a heavy option for cold weather. The fragrance projects a traditional Middle Eastern style with a modern touch of sweet vanilla.

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Xerjoff Oud Luban opens with a sharp flash of black pepper and dark Bulgarian rose before settling into dry agarwood and clean orange blossom. Created by nose Chris Maurice for the Xerjoff Mukhallat attar collection in 2012, this concentrated oil relies on resinous frankincense, smoky vetiver, and dry cedar wood in it…

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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, Aafu or Oud Luban?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aafu is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud Luban is rated 4.41/5 from 37 votes. Choose Aafu for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Oud Luban for a oud and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aafu or Oud Luban?

Aafu lasts longest (Aafu 100/100, Oud Luban 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aafu or Oud Luban?

Oud Luban projects furthest (Oud Luban 64/100, Aafu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aafu and Oud Luban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Incense.

Is Aafu or Oud Luban better for summer or winter?

Oud Luban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aafu and Oud Luban?

Aafu has top notes of Orange Blossom and Musk, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Incense and Amber. Oud Luban has top notes of Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Vetiver and Cedar.