Fragrance comparison

Moonstone vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

Moonstone

Phlur

3.58173 votes

Rank #20,362 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,267 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 7 of 7 categories.

Moonstone
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Moonstone0/7

Oud Cafu7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonstonePhlur

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

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

27%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

151 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

white floral65%

amber56%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleGreen AppleBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineLemon ZestMandarin OrangeGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonstone by Phlur leans into a bright, fruit-forward profile that works well for casual daytime wear. It centers on a sharp pineapple and green apple opening, eventually settling into a lighter jasmine and vanilla base. It offers an easygoing, refreshing experience for those who prefer tropical, energetic scents that…

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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, Moonstone or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 7 of 7 categories. Moonstone is rated 3.58/5 from 173 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Moonstone for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Moonstone or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Moonstone 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonstone or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Moonstone 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonstone and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine, Geranium and Amber.

Is Moonstone or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Moonstone and Oud Cafu?

Moonstone has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Lemon Zest, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.