Fragrance comparison

Oud Cafu vs Vintage Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vintage Rose

Ahjaar

4.3013 votes

Rank #34,513 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vintage Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Oud Cafu2/5

Vintage Rose3/5

Ratings & consensus: Vintage Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vintage Rose
Sillage & projection: Vintage Rose
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

Vintage RoseAhjaar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

4.30/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

Category winnerVintage RoseRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVintage Rose

SillageVintage Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

cinnamon65%

rose56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy 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

Top

CardamomLemonCinnamon

Heart

MyrrhSaffronRose

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#34,513

PerfumerNot listed

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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Vintage Rose by Ahjaar wears like a spicy amber rose with a bright citrus snap at the start. Cardamom, lemon and cinnamon give it lift early on, then saffron, myrrh and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. As it settles, patchouli, musk, amber and oud add depth and a darker finish. It may suit shoppers who…

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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 Vintage Rose?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Vintage Rose is rated 4.30/5 from 13 votes. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vintage Rose for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Cafu or Vintage Rose?

Vintage Rose lasts longest (Vintage Rose 76/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Cafu or Vintage Rose?

Vintage Rose projects furthest (Vintage Rose 75/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Cafu and Vintage Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Cafu or Vintage Rose better for summer or winter?

Vintage Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Cafu and Vintage Rose?

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. Vintage Rose has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Myrrh, Saffron and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).