Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

6 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,830 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Time to Play Man

Puma

3.5941 votes

Rank #19,878 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Time to Play Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oud Cafu6/7

Time to Play Man1/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Cafu
Community sentiment: Oud Cafu
Longevity: Oud Cafu
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Oud Cafu
Versatility: Time to Play Man
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

Time to Play ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

3.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%

Category winnerOud CafuRating 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

12%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerOud CafuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLimeBergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonBasilGalbanum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lime and Amber. Durations are only published for Time to Play Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerTime to Play ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 46%Work 31%Party 13%Date 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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.

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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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 Time to Play Man?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Time to Play Man?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Time to Play Man?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lime and Amber.

Is Oud Cafu or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Time to Play Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Time to Play Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Time to Play Man?

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. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.