Van Cleef & Arpels
Rank #12,134 CitrusPowdery
First Eau de Parfum Intense vs Oud Cafu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.
First Eau de Parfum IntenseChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud CafuChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
First Eau de Parfum Intense6/7
Oud Cafu1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Community sentiment
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Longevity
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Sillage & projection
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Value for money
- Oud Cafu
- Versatility
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Eau de Parfum Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First Eau de Parfum IntenseVan Cleef & ArpelsOud CafuNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 62%
3.92/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
85 votes
38%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
SillageFirst Eau de Parfum Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud CafuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
white floral77%
iris69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineIrisMimosaFrangipani
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPraline
Top
SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for First Eau de Parfum Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring48
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,134
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#14,218
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerFirst Eau de Parfum IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Parfum Intense delivers a grand, enveloping floral experience built around rich contrast and serious staying power. It kicks off with a sparkling splash of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a luxurious floral core. Creamy jasmine, velvety iris, s…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Oud Cafu?
First Eau de Parfum Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. First Eau de Parfum Intense is rated 4.05/5 from 85 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose First Eau de Parfum Intense for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Oud Cafu?
First Eau de Parfum Intense lasts longest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 77/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Eau de Parfum Intense or Oud Cafu?
First Eau de Parfum Intense projects furthest (First Eau de Parfum Intense 74/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Eau de Parfum Intense and Oud Cafu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla.
Is First Eau de Parfum Intense or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?
For summer, First Eau de Parfum Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. First Eau de Parfum Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Eau de Parfum Intense and Oud Cafu?
First Eau de Parfum Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Mimosa and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla and Praline. 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.
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