Oud Cafu vs Rosa Limone
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories.
Oud CafuChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Rosa LimoneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu6/7
Rosa Limone1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Cafu
- Community sentiment
- Oud Cafu
- Longevity
- Oud Cafu
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Cafu
- Value for money
- Oud Cafu
- Versatility
- Rosa Limone
- 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 CafuNabeelRosa LimoneNew NotesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%
3.40/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
Category winnerOud CafuRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
61 votes
19%Love
32%Like
24%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate
123 votes
Category winnerOud CafuMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Cafu
SillageOud Cafu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud CafuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
oud92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
rose44%
woody30%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather
Top
LemonSea waterBergamotPink GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Damask RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber
InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Iris and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer100
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Category winnerRosa LimoneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,184
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#14,887
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud 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 →Rosa Limone opens with brisk lemon, grapefruit and salty air, then settles into a clean rose and soft musk shape. It reads fresh, bright and slightly polished rather than lush or syrupy. On skin, the floral heart comes through gradually while the base stays light. It may suit someone who wants a citrus rose with an ea…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Oud Cafu or Rosa Limone?
Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Rosa Limone is rated 3.40/5 from 192 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rosa Limone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Rosa Limone?
Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Rosa Limone 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Rosa Limone?
Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Rosa Limone 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Cafu and Rosa Limone smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Iris and Jasmine.
Is Oud Cafu or Rosa Limone better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rosa Limone is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Rosa Limone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Rosa Limone?
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. Rosa Limone has top notes of Lemon, Sea water, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).
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