Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 473 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,251 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Aoud3/7

Oud Cafu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerAoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

280 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#14,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich woody spicy fragrance that leans into traditional oriental profiles. Launched in 2003, it centers on a prominent rose and agarwood accord that feels dense and resinous on skin. Ideal for cool weather, this scent offers a mature, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy deep, honeyed woo…

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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, Aoud or Oud Cafu?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Oud Cafu?

They last about the same: Aoud 72/100, Oud Cafu 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Aoud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Aoud or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Oud Cafu?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. 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.