Fragrance comparison

Oud Ispahan vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,416 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Ispahan

Dior · 2012

3.943,355 votes

Rank #292 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Oud Ispahan4/7

Oud Cafu3/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Ispahan
Community sentiment: Oud Cafu
Longevity: Oud Ispahan
Sillage & projection: Oud Ispahan
Value for money: Oud Cafu
Versatility: Oud Cafu
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Ispahan

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Oud IspahanDior

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerOud IspahanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

1,125 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerOud CafuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Ispahan

SillageOud Ispahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

balsamic48%

floral39%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Labdanum

Heart

RosePatchouliSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Patchouli, Saffron 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

Spring38

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex62

Women13

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#292

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2012

Reviews439

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud IspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Oud Ispahan makes a strong entrance with sticky labdanum resin and earthy saffron before settling into a warm heart of dark Damask rose and patchouli. Deep in the base, smoky agarwood oud and dry cedar create a rich, woodsy foundation that stays noticeable on skin for hours. It smells like stepping into an old ce…

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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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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 Ispahan or Oud Cafu?

Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Ispahan or Oud Cafu?

Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Ispahan or Oud Cafu?

Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Ispahan and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Patchouli, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Ispahan or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Ispahan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Ispahan and Oud Cafu?

Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.