Fragrance comparison

Fresh World vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Fresh World

Desigual

3.7177 votes

Rank #19,068 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,984 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fresh World
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fresh World1/7

Oud Cafu6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh WorldDesigual

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerOud CafuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

57%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerOud CafuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cacao100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCassisPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoIrisEgyptian Jasmine

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fresh World, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night38

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFresh WorldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 44%Work 25%Date 19%Party 11%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,068

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#12,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Fresh World pairs a snappy splash of crisp green apple and tart cassis with an unexpected dusting of dry cocoa powder. It does not smell like a typical sweet dessert. The initial spray delivers a sharp, juicy crunch that quickly softens as sweet Egyptian jasmine and powdery iris emerge. Beneath the fruit and …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fresh World or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories. Fresh World is rated 3.71/5 from 77 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Fresh World for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fresh World or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Fresh World 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh World or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Fresh World 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh World and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Fresh World or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh World is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Fresh World suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh World and Oud Cafu?

Fresh World has top notes of Apple, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Cacao, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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.