Fragrance comparison

Pantheon R vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 332 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,594 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,855 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Pantheon R5/7

Oud Cafu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerPantheon RRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerPantheon RMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPantheon R

SillagePantheon R

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Strawberry, Saffron and Iris. Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud CafuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Party 42%Date 35%Casual 13%Work 10%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,594

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#12,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPantheon RHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pantheon R or Oud Cafu?

Pantheon R takes 5 of 7 categories. Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pantheon R or Oud Cafu?

Pantheon R lasts longest (Pantheon R 87/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pantheon R or Oud Cafu?

Pantheon R projects furthest (Pantheon R 82/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pantheon R and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Strawberry, Saffron and Iris.

Is Pantheon R or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. For winter, Pantheon R is the stronger pick. Pantheon R suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pantheon R and Oud Cafu?

Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam. 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.