Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,834 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Vetiver Moderno

Profumi del Forte

4.5020 votes

Rank #36,668 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vetiver Moderno
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Cafu3/5

Vetiver Moderno2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Moderno
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver Moderno
Sillage & projection: Oud Cafu
Value for money: Oud Cafu
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

Vetiver ModernoProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%

Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating 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

60%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value61

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonStrawberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose

Base4 to 8 hours

VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Grapefruit, Rose and Carnation. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,668

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Vetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…

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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 Vetiver Moderno?

Oud Cafu takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 78/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Vetiver Moderno?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Grapefruit, Rose and Carnation.

Is Oud Cafu or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Vetiver Moderno?

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. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris.