Fragrance comparison

Saffron Rose vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

6 wins

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,562 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Saffron Rose6/7

Oud Cafu1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron RoseGrossmith

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerSaffron RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Rose

SillageSaffron Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#13,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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, Saffron Rose or Oud Cafu?

Saffron Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Rose or Oud Cafu?

Saffron Rose lasts longest (Saffron Rose 81/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Rose or Oud Cafu?

Projection is very close: Saffron Rose 69/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.

Do Saffron Rose and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud).

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

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

What are the notes in Saffron Rose and Oud Cafu?

Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber. 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.