Identity Code vs Oud Cafu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories.
Identity CodeChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oud CafuChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Identity Code1/4
Oud Cafu3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Cafu
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- 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
Identity CodeInessanceOud CafuNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
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 hate0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud CafuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
StrawberryLime
Heart
LavenderAppleCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Lime, Apple and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter75
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#23,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#14,184
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdentity Code by Inessance presents a striking blend of fruity and woody notes, led by sharp strawberry and lime. It settles into a warm base of cashmere wood and sandalwood, creating an approachable profile for the everyday wearer. This woody aromatic scent works well as a versatile daily driver for office or casual …
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, Identity Code or Oud Cafu?
Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, 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, Identity Code or Oud Cafu?
Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or Oud Cafu?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and Oud Cafu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Lime, Apple and Sandalwood.
Is Identity Code or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and Oud Cafu?
Identity Code has top notes of Strawberry and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Apple and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Amber 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.
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