Fragrance comparison

Oud vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Oud

À La Hamda

5.006 votes

Rank #29,383 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,223 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oud
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud2/4

Oud Cafu2/4

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

OudÀ La Hamda

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLycheePink Pepper

Heart

Tonka BeanOrangeOsmanthusJasmine

Base

OudCivetMuskAmberVanilla

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tonka Bean, Jasmine 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

Spring0

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,383

PerfumerMohamed Mandouh

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud by À La Hamda blends sharp grapefruit and pink pepper with a deep, resinous base of oud and civet. This 2025 release targets those who enjoy a bold, animalic citrus profile that lasts well into the night. It performs effectively in cooler weather, standing out as a signature scent for individuals seeking a grounde…

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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, Oud or Oud Cafu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Oud for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud or Oud Cafu?

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

Which projects more, Oud or Oud Cafu?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 88/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Oud or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud and Oud Cafu?

Oud has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lychee and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Orange, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Oud, Civet, Musk 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.