Fragrance comparison

Vamp! Red vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Vamp! Red

Pupa

3.6343 votes

Rank #17,457 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #12,814 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vamp! Red
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vamp! Red1/7

Oud Cafu6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vamp! RedPupa

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

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

28%Love

30%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageOud Cafu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperMirabelleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisPeach BlossomJasminePatchouliTuberoseRose

Base6-8 hrs

CacaoTonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesIris, Jasmine, Patchouli and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Vamp! Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night75

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVamp! RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 32%Date 28%Work 23%Party 17%

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,457

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa Vamp! Red delivers an immediate rush of bright red fruit and cosmetic powder. Do not expect heavy drama. The opening pops with tart mirabelle plum and lively pink pepper, balanced by an upbeat splash of bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the juicy introduction relaxes into a velvety heart of iris and soft rose peta…

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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, Vamp! Red or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 6 of 7 categories. Vamp! Red is rated 3.63/5 from 43 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Vamp! Red for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vamp! Red or Oud Cafu?

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

Which projects more, Vamp! Red or Oud Cafu?

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

Do Vamp! Red and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine, Patchouli and Tuberose.

Is Vamp! Red or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cafu is the stronger pick. Vamp! Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vamp! Red and Oud Cafu?

Vamp! Red has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mirabelle and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Peach Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.