Fragrance comparison

Izmir vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,320 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Izmir4/7

Oud Cafu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerIzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Iris, Rose and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#13,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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, Izmir or Oud Cafu?

Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Oud Cafu?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Oud Cafu?

Projection is very close: Izmir 67/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.

Do Izmir and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Iris, Rose and Tonka Bean.

Is Izmir or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Izmir and Oud Cafu?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, 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.