Fragrance comparison

Sultan vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 508 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sultan

Royal Crown

4.29447 votes

Rank #1,305 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%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?

Sultan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sultan
Choose it for a sweet and woody 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 sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Sultan5/7

Oud Cafu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SultanRoyal Crown

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

447 votes

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySultan

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

fruity65%

warm spicy56%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Jasmine, Myrrh and Saffron. Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSultanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…

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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, Sultan or Oud Cafu?

Sultan takes 5 of 7 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody 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 sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sultan or Oud Cafu?

Sultan lasts longest (Sultan 79/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultan or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu projects furthest (Oud Cafu 67/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Jasmine, Myrrh and Saffron.

Is Sultan or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sultan is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sultan and Oud Cafu?

Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). 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.