Fragrance comparison

Vendomania vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Vendomania

Ex Nihilo

3.9453 votes

Rank #18,670 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Vendomania2/7

Oud Cafu4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VendomaniaEx Nihilo

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerVendomaniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

53 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Cafu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisPralineJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Vendomania, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day82

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVendomaniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex48

Women35

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,670

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vendomania by Ex Nihilo pairs warm saffron and zesty bergamot with buttery iris and sweet praline over a clean base of sandalwood and soft patchouli. The agarwood oud stays very quiet in the background, adding a gentle woody depth rather than anything smoky or barnyard. It feels like slipping on an expensive cashmere …

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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, Vendomania or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories. Vendomania is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Vendomania for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vendomania or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu lasts longest (Oud Cafu 72/100, Vendomania 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vendomania or Oud Cafu?

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

Do Vendomania and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Vendomania or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vendomania and Oud Cafu?

Vendomania has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Praline and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood 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.