Fragrance comparison

The Aoud vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 327 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Aoud

Mancera

3.89266 votes

Rank #3,511 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #13,386 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

The Aoud5/7

Oud Cafu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The AoudMancera

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerThe AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

266 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Aoud

SillageThe Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ClovesCinnamonWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWoody NotesSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose, Saffron and Geranium. Durations are only published for The Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,511

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#13,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this. Mancera The Aoud opens with an aggressive blast of medicinal agarwood, biting cloves, and sharp cinnamon that commands immediate attention. A quick flash of bergamot tries to cut through the spice, but the composition pivots swiftly into a dark, thorny rose wrapped in dry saffron. As the fragran…

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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, The Aoud or Oud Cafu?

The Aoud takes 5 of 7 categories. The Aoud is rated 3.89/5 from 266 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose The Aoud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Aoud or Oud Cafu?

The Aoud lasts longest (The Aoud 80/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Aoud or Oud Cafu?

The Aoud projects furthest (The Aoud 74/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Aoud and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose, Saffron and Geranium.

Is The Aoud or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Aoud and Oud Cafu?

The Aoud has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. 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.