Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Sandal Ruby

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 322 ratings analysed

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,998 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sandal Ruby

Carolina Herrera

4.12261 votes

Rank #4,988 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandal Ruby 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.
Sandal Ruby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Cafu2/7

Sandal Ruby5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CafuNabeel

Sandal RubyCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.12/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSandal RubyRating 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

49%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerSandal RubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySandal Ruby

SillageSandal Ruby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value28

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both 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

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Geranium, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sandal Ruby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Date 41%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerSandal RubyHigher 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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Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby is a rich, warm spicy fragrance that pairs dry cinnamon bark with buttery sandalwood and lush floral depth. The opening hits immediately with a sharp flash of black pepper before melting into a creamy heart of tuberose petals. Three sprays are plenty. Grounded by earthy patchouli and Atlas…

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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 Sandal Ruby?

Sandal Ruby takes 5 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Sandal Ruby is rated 4.12/5 from 261 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Sandal Ruby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Sandal Ruby?

Sandal Ruby lasts longest (Sandal Ruby 78/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Sandal Ruby?

Projection is very close: Sandal Ruby 68/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Cafu and Sandal Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Geranium, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is Oud Cafu or Sandal Ruby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Sandal Ruby?

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. Sandal Ruby has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar.