Fragrance comparison

Blackman Original vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #66,813 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,848 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blackman Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Blackman Original0/3

Oud Cafu3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Cafu
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Not scored
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

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Carnation, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackman Original by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic citrus aromatic profile built around traditional barbershop freshness. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate burst of bright sunshine. As the crisp opening settles, cool mint, sharp lavender, and gera…

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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, Blackman Original or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Blackman Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Carnation, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Blackman Original or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and Oud Cafu?

Blackman Original has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Mint and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, White Musk 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.