Fragrance comparison

Noir de Mars vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Noir de Mars

Scent on Canvas

4.1718 votes

Rank #42,921 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,715 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Noir de Mars
Choose it for a woody and oud 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.

Noir de Mars1/4

Oud Cafu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Noir de Mars
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

Noir de MarsScent on Canvas

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerNoir de MarsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ 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

woody100%

oud88%

leather77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both oud, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Cyperus esculentusGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Heart

LeatherGurjan balsamMyrrh

Base

AmyrisAmber

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Leather and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,921

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir de Mars by Scent on Canvas is a woody, leather-forward fragrance that balances its resinous core with amber. It is a unisex scent designed for those who want an assertive, modern presence. Expect a blend dominated by oud, guaiac wood, and myrrh that works best when you want to make a firm statement during cool we…

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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, Noir de Mars or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 4 categories. Noir de Mars is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Noir de Mars for a woody and oud 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, Noir de Mars or Oud Cafu?

They last about the same: Oud Cafu 72/100, Noir de Mars 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Noir de Mars or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Noir de Mars 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir de Mars and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Leather and Myrrh.

Is Noir de Mars or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

Noir de Mars suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir de Mars and Oud Cafu?

Noir de Mars has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cyperus esculentus, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood, heart notes of Leather, Gurjan balsam and Myrrh, a base of Amyris and Amber. 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.