Fragrance comparison

Iron Man vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iron Man

Marvel

3.8347 votes

Rank #13,738 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,822 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iron Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iron Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Iron Man4/7

Oud Cafu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iron ManMarvel

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 64%Had 6%Want 31%

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

45%Love

19%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIron Man

SillageIron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value89

Category winnerIron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

CloveGeraniumTarragon

Base2-4 hrs

SandalwoodCedarGrassOlive Tree

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Cinnamon, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Iron Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer61

Fall100

Winter96

Day88

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIron ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 51%Work 22%Date 15%Party 12%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#12,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marvel Iron Man catches most buyers off guard. Expecting a sugary novelty spray, you get a dry, spicy blast instead. Crisp green apple and bergamot provide an initial burst of freshness that vanishes quickly. Then, pungent clove and grated cinnamon dominate the heart. It feels remarkably rustic and dry rather than mod…

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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, Iron Man or Oud Cafu?

Iron Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Iron Man is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Iron Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Iron Man or Oud Cafu?

They last about the same: Iron Man 73/100, Oud Cafu 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iron Man or Oud Cafu?

Iron Man projects furthest (Iron Man 76/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iron Man and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Cinnamon, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Iron Man or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iron Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Iron Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iron Man and Oud Cafu?

Iron Man has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Geranium and Tarragon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Grass and Olive Tree. 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.