Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Pantheon R

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 332 ratings analysed

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,855 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,594 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Cafu2/7

Pantheon R5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CafuNabeel

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPantheon RRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerPantheon RMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPantheon R

SillagePantheon R

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Iris. Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Party 42%Date 35%Casual 13%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,594

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPantheon RHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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, Oud Cafu or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R lasts longest (Pantheon R 87/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R projects furthest (Pantheon R 82/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Pantheon R smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Iris.

Is Oud Cafu or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Pantheon R?

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. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.