Fragrance comparison

Ibisco Nirvana vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 276 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ibisco Nirvana

PARIS CORNER

3.83215 votes

Rank #7,571 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,878 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ibisco Nirvana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ibisco Nirvana
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Ibisco Nirvana5/7

Oud Cafu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ibisco NirvanaPARIS CORNER

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

215 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIbisco Nirvana

SillageIbisco Nirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantMintLime

Heart3 to 5 hours

HibiscusDamask RoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaLeatherAmber

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesLime, Damask Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Ibisco Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall73

Winter53

Day100

Night80

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#13,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ibisco Nirvana by PARIS CORNER is an intense fruity floral perfume built around tart red fruit, aromatic herbs, and rich sweetness. The opening arrives with a sharp burst of lime and dark, jammy black currant, balanced by a brisk splash of fresh mint. As it settles, a prominent heart of floral hibiscus, damask rose, g…

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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, Ibisco Nirvana or Oud Cafu?

Ibisco Nirvana takes 5 of 7 categories. Ibisco Nirvana is rated 3.83/5 from 215 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Ibisco Nirvana for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ibisco Nirvana or Oud Cafu?

Ibisco Nirvana lasts longest (Ibisco Nirvana 76/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ibisco Nirvana or Oud Cafu?

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

Do Ibisco Nirvana and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lime, Damask Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Ibisco Nirvana or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ibisco Nirvana and Oud Cafu?

Ibisco Nirvana has top notes of Black Currant, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Hibiscus, Damask Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber. 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.