Fragrance comparison

Aria vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 307 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aria

Elyon Dubai

4.78246 votes

Rank #897 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,184 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aria takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Best in winter.

Aria6/7

Oud Cafu0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaElyon Dubai

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 72%Had 3%Want 25%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerAriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

93%Love

0%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAria

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperGingerCinnamonNutmeg

Heart3 to 5 hours

Jasmine SambacCarnationNeroliLabdanumMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

MuskMysore SandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Carnation, Myrrh and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer96

Fall100

Winter99

Day100

Night99

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAriaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex91

Women9

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#14,184

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAriaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aria by Elyon Dubai is a dense oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet spices, creamy white florals, and a heavy musky base. The opening delivers a burst of pink pepper, sharp ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Soon after, luminous neroli and jasmine sambac combine with resinous labdanum and myrrh to produce a lush, swe…

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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, Aria or Oud Cafu?

Aria takes 6 of 7 categories. Aria is rated 4.78/5 from 246 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aria or Oud Cafu?

Aria lasts longest (Aria 96/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aria or Oud Cafu?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 96/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Carnation, Myrrh and Tonka Bean.

Is Aria or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aria is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Aria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and Oud Cafu?

Aria has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Carnation, Neroli and Labdanum, a base of Musk, Mysore Sandalwood 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.