Fragrance comparison

Oud Ombre vs Zafer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Oud Ombre

Adyan by Anfar

4.502 votes

Rank #57,842 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Zafer

Risala

5.002 votes

Rank #47,347 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oud Ombre
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Zafer
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Oud Ombre2/4

Zafer2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud OmbreAdyan by Anfar

ZaferRisala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOud Ombre

SillageOud Ombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerZaferBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

cinnamon61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Lavender

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodLicoriceAmberPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitCardamomNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Lavender

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,842

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaferHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Ombre by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Oud Ombre was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg; middle note is Lavender; base notes are Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Licorice, Amber and Patchouli.

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Zafer opens with bright grapefruit and a quick hit of cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then settles into a woody, aromatic dry-down with lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, and a faintly sweet licorice touch. It reads warm, spicy, and masculine-leaning, with moderate projection and wear. If you like affordable wo…

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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 Ombre or Zafer?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Ombre is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Zafer is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Oud Ombre for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Zafer for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Ombre or Zafer?

Oud Ombre lasts longest (Oud Ombre 80/100, Zafer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Ombre or Zafer?

Oud Ombre projects furthest (Oud Ombre 75/100, Zafer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Ombre and Zafer smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Oud Ombre or Zafer better for summer or winter?

Oud Ombre suits day or night wear; Zafer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Ombre and Zafer?

Oud Ombre has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Licorice and Amber. Zafer has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.