Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Vendomania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vendomania

Ex Nihilo

3.9453 votes

Rank #18,670 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Oud Cafu4/7

Vendomania2/7

Ratings & consensus: Vendomania
Community sentiment: Oud Cafu
Longevity: Oud Cafu
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Oud Cafu
Versatility: Vendomania
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

VendomaniaEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVendomaniaRating 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

43%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerOud CafuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value33

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

iris100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet 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

SaffronBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisPralineJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Vendomania, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day82

Night100

Category winnerVendomaniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men18

Unisex48

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,670

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Vendomania by Ex Nihilo pairs warm saffron and zesty bergamot with buttery iris and sweet praline over a clean base of sandalwood and soft patchouli. The agarwood oud stays very quiet in the background, adding a gentle woody depth rather than anything smoky or barnyard. It feels like slipping on an expensive cashmere …

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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 Vendomania?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Vendomania is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vendomania for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Vendomania?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Vendomania 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Vendomania?

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

Do Oud Cafu and Vendomania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Cafu or Vendomania better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Vendomania?

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. Vendomania has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Praline and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.