Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Saffron Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,562 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Cafu1/7

Saffron Rose6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CafuNabeel

Saffron RoseGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerSaffron RoseRating 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

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Rose

SillageSaffron Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value20

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud 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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher 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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Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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 Cafu or Saffron Rose?

Saffron Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Saffron Rose?

Saffron Rose lasts longest (Saffron Rose 81/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Saffron Rose?

Projection is very close: Saffron Rose 69/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Cafu and Saffron Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Cafu or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Saffron Rose?

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. Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber.