Macadam vs Oud Cafu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories.
MacadamChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud CafuChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Macadam3/7
Oud Cafu4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Cafu
- Community sentiment
- Oud Cafu
- Longevity
- Macadam
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Cafu
- Value for money
- Oud Cafu
- Versatility
- Macadam
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Macadam
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MacadamIl ProfvmoOud CafuNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
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 hate40%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
99 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
Category winners
LongevityMacadam
SillageOud Cafu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud CafuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
rose69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachHoneySweet Orange
Heart
MyrrhWhite RosePeonyIndian JasmineMagnoliaGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PitahayaSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCoconut
Top
SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather
InformationalShared notesHoney, Myrrh, Indian Jasmine and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer24
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night23
Spring48
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMacadamMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,986
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#14,184
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMacadamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMacadam by Il Profvmo is a fruity oriental floral that many wearers compare to Chopard Casmir, but lighter, creamier, and easier to wear. It opens with juicy peach and a honeyed orange glow, then settles into soft florals. What stands out is a gentle, sweet pitahaya (dragonfruit) tone that can feel powdery, like a mac…
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, Macadam or Oud Cafu?
Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories. Macadam is rated 3.74/5 from 147 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Macadam for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Macadam or Oud Cafu?
They last about the same: Macadam 74/100, Oud Cafu 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Macadam or Oud Cafu?
Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Macadam 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Macadam and Oud Cafu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Myrrh, Indian Jasmine and Geranium.
Is Macadam or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Macadam is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Macadam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macadam and Oud Cafu?
Macadam has top notes of Peach, Honey and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Myrrh, White Rose, Peony and Indian Jasmine, a base of Pitahaya, Sandalwood, Patchouli 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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