Fragrance comparison

Omen vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,386 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Omen1/7

Oud Cafu6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmenManos Gerakinis

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

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

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Saffron, Jasmine and Leather. Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOmenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

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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, Omen or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories. Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Omen or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omen or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Omen and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and oud accords. Common notes include Apple, Saffron, Jasmine and Leather.

Is Omen or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Omen and Oud Cafu?

Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris 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.