His Obsession vs Oud Cafu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud CafuChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
His Obsession0/4
Oud Cafu3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Cafu
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Oud Cafu
- 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
His ObsessionThe Dua BrandOud CafuNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
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 hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
Category winners
LongevityOud Cafu
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud CafuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Top
SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Grapefruit, Carnation and Patchouli. Durations are only published for His Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring48
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#13,834
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
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, His Obsession or Oud Cafu?
Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Oud Cafu?
They last about the same: Oud Cafu 72/100, His Obsession 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or Oud Cafu?
Projection is very close: His Obsession 67/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.
Do His Obsession and Oud Cafu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Carnation and Patchouli.
Is His Obsession or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and Oud Cafu?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. 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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