Fragrance comparison

Quantum Molecule vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 306 ratings analysed

Quantum Molecule

ZARKOPERFUME

3.67245 votes

Rank #19,250 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Quantum Molecule
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Quantum Molecule1/7

Oud Cafu6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quantum MoleculeZARKOPERFUME

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerOud CafuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

245 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

patchouli80%

musky70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantApplePineapple

Heart

White WoodPatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine

Base

White MuskSandalwoodVanillaChocolate

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Patchouli and Turkish Rose. 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

Summer83

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerQuantum MoleculeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex58

Women24

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quantum Molecule by ZARKOPERFUME hits skin with a burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp green apple. That initial fruit crunch clears quickly to make room for cedar-like white wood, dry patchouli, and synthetic musk. A subtle bitterness from black currant keeps the tart opening sharp during warm spring morning…

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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, Quantum Molecule or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories. Quantum Molecule is rated 3.67/5 from 245 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Quantum Molecule for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Quantum Molecule or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Quantum Molecule 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quantum Molecule or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Quantum Molecule 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quantum Molecule and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Patchouli and Turkish Rose.

Is Quantum Molecule or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Quantum Molecule and Oud Cafu?

Quantum Molecule has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of White Wood, Patchouli, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Chocolate. 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.