Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Vespri Orientale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,218 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Vespri Orientale

Nobile 1942

4.0787 votes

Rank #16,162 CitrusWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Vespri Orientale
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oud Cafu4/7

Vespri Orientale3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vespri Orientale
Community sentiment: Vespri Orientale
Longevity: Oud Cafu
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Oud Cafu
Versatility: Vespri Orientale
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

Vespri OrientaleNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.07/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

Category winnerVespri OrientaleRating 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

34%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerVespri OrientaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value48

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Sicilian LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruit

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base

MossSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Category winnerVespri OrientaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,162

PerfumerNot listed

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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Vespri Orientale by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and bitter neroli, creating a bright Italian citrus introduction. As the initial zesty splash settles on skin, soft jasmine emerges in the heart alongside a dry agarwood note. The base dries down into a quiet blend of cedar…

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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 Vespri Orientale?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Vespri Orientale is rated 4.07/5 from 87 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vespri Orientale for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Vespri Orientale?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Vespri Orientale 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Vespri Orientale?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Vespri Orientale 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Vespri Orientale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Oud Cafu or Vespri Orientale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vespri Orientale is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Vespri Orientale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Vespri Orientale?

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. Vespri Orientale has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.