Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Tentation 1 Contre Lui

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,855 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Tentation 1 Contre Lui

Eve & Daphnee

4.254 votes

Rank #40,957 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oud Cafu2/3

Tentation 1 Contre Lui1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Not scored
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

Tentation 1 Contre LuiEve & Daphnee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTentation 1 Contre Lui

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%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

Calabrian bergamotOrangeGeraniumAngelicaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisDamask RoseHawthornArtemisia

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tentation 1 Contre Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,957

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Tentation 1 Contre Lui by Eve & Daphnee is an artisanal botanical perfume built on vivid citrus oils, powdery iris, and earthy woods. The first spritz delivers an unfiltered burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and herbal angelica that smells crisp and slightly peppery. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest s…

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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 Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Oud Cafu takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Tentation 1 Contre Lui is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tentation 1 Contre Lui for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui lasts longest (Tentation 1 Contre Lui 80/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Tentation 1 Contre Lui 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Tentation 1 Contre Lui smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Oud Cafu or Tentation 1 Contre Lui better for summer or winter?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

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. Tentation 1 Contre Lui has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Hawthorn and Artemisia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Virginia Cedar.