Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Perfect Oud

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,160 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perfect Oud

Deraah Private

4.8312 votes

Rank #27,017 OudPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfect Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Oud Cafu2/5

Perfect Oud3/5

Ratings & consensus: Perfect Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perfect Oud
Sillage & projection: Perfect 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

Oud CafuNabeel

Perfect OudDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

Category winnerPerfect OudRating 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

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityPerfect Oud

SillagePerfect Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value73

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

oud100%

patchouli91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

leather65%

rose56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

RoseSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Patchouli

Base8-12+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Perfect Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer11

Fall33

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

Date 36%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,017

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOud CafuHigher 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.

Reviews →

Do not expect a timid office mist. Perfect Oud hits the air with a bold punch of deep damask rose and bitter, fiery saffron. Within twenty minutes, the rough alcohol flash clears to reveal dark agarwood anchored by earthy patchouli. It feels thick, resinous, and unapologetically Middle Eastern. A smooth base of black …

Reviews →

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 Perfect Oud?

Perfect Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Perfect Oud is rated 4.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Perfect Oud for a oud and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Perfect Oud?

Perfect Oud lasts longest (Perfect Oud 93/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Perfect Oud?

Perfect Oud projects furthest (Perfect Oud 84/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Perfect Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.

Is Oud Cafu or Perfect Oud better for summer or winter?

Perfect Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Perfect Oud?

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. Perfect Oud has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Amber and Vanilla.