Fragrance comparison

Stramonio vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 613 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stramonio

V Canto

3.98552 votes

Rank #9,882 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%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?

Stramonio takes 3 of 7 categories.

Stramonio
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Stramonio3/7

Oud Cafu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StramonioV Canto

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 552 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerStramonioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

552 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

animalic69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronJasmineOrchidCarnation

Heart3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisVanilla BeanMusk

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossEbony WoodPatchouli

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Orchid and Carnation. Durations are only published for Stramonio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer53

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night96

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStramonioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex54

Women41

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,882

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerStramonioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stramonio by V Canto is a warm spicy and woody fragrance that balances floral brightness with an earthy, resinous base. It opens with an immediate burst of dry saffron, mixed with sweet jasmine, orchid, and spicy carnation. As the initial bloom softens, ambergris and vanilla bean introduce a smooth, salty amber warmth…

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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, Stramonio or Oud Cafu?

Stramonio takes 3 of 7 categories. Stramonio is rated 3.98/5 from 552 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Stramonio for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Stramonio or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Stramonio 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stramonio or Oud Cafu?

Projection is very close: Stramonio 67/100, Oud Cafu 67/100 for sillage.

Do Stramonio and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Orchid and Carnation.

Is Stramonio or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stramonio is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Stramonio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stramonio and Oud Cafu?

Stramonio has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Orchid and Carnation, heart notes of Ambergris, Vanilla Bean and Musk, a base of Oakmoss, Ebony Wood and Patchouli. 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.