Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Stramonio

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 613 ratings analysed

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Stramonio

V Canto

3.98552 votes

Rank #9,882 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stramonio takes 3 of 7 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Stramonio
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Cafu2/7

Stramonio3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud CafuNabeel

StramonioV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

3.98/ 5 · 552 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

Category winnerStramonioRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

552 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value51

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

animalic69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronJasmineOrchidCarnation

Heart3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisVanilla BeanMusk

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossEbony WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Carnation, Orchid and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Stramonio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer53

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night96

Category winnerStramonioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men5

Unisex54

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,882

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerStramonioHigher 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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Stramonio by V Canto is a warm spicy and woody fragrance that balances floral brightness with an earthy, resinous base. It opens with an immediate burst of dry saffron, mixed with sweet jasmine, orchid, and spicy carnation. As the initial bloom softens, ambergris and vanilla bean introduce a smooth, salty amber warmth…

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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 Stramonio?

Stramonio takes 3 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Stramonio is rated 3.98/5 from 552 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Stramonio for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Stramonio?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Stramonio 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Stramonio?

Projection is very close: Oud Cafu 67/100, Stramonio 67/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Cafu and Stramonio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Saffron, Carnation, Orchid and Jasmine.

Is Oud Cafu or Stramonio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stramonio is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Stramonio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Stramonio?

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. Stramonio has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Orchid and Carnation, heart notes of Ambergris, Vanilla Bean and Musk, a base of Oakmoss, Ebony Wood and Patchouli.