Fragrance comparison

Nasreen vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,540 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Nasreen
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Nasreen1/4

Oud Cafu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Nasreen
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Cafu
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Not scored
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

NasreenM. Micallef

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerNasreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

GingerbreadHoneyIncense

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)White Musk

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Honey and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nasreen by M. Micallef creates a rich presence with a core of spiced gingerbread and honey layered over deep oud. Designed for those seeking a complex, unisex profile, this scent pairs beautifully with cooler weather and evening wear. Its blend of traditional saffron and rose provides a classic, warm foundation that p…

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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, Nasreen or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories. Nasreen is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Nasreen for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nasreen or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Nasreen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nasreen or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Nasreen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nasreen and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Honey and Patchouli.

Is Nasreen or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

Nasreen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nasreen and Oud Cafu?

Nasreen has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Gingerbread, Honey and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and White 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.