Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Gold Rose

The Dua Brand

2.4015 votes

Rank #66,745 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,017 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gold Rose
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gold Rose2/4

Oud Cafu2/4

Ratings & consensus: Oud Cafu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Rose
Sillage & projection: Gold Rose
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

Gold RoseThe Dua Brand

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

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

13%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

87%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

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

white floral100%

woody91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineAmberSandalwoodPatchouliRoseMyrrhCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Rose reads as a woody floral musk built around white florals, rose, amber and smooth woods. On paper, it suggests a polished floral-amber style rather than a fresh everyday rose. Expect a powdery, warm, slightly balsamic wear with jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, sandalwood, patchouli and myrrh shaping the dry-down. …

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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, Gold Rose or Oud Cafu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Rose is rated 2.40/5 from 15 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or Oud Cafu?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or Oud Cafu?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 70/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rose and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Gold Rose or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

Gold Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Rose and Oud Cafu?

Gold Rose features Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Amber, Sandalwood 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.