Fragrance comparison

Vintage Rose vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vintage Rose

Ahjaar

4.3013 votes

Rank #34,513 Warm SpicyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,284 Warm SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vintage Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Oud Cafu
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vintage Rose3/5

Oud Cafu2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vintage RoseAhjaar

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerVintage RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVintage Rose

SillageVintage Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOud CafuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

cinnamon65%

rose56%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLemonCinnamon

Heart

MyrrhSaffronRose

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Myrrh, Saffron and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vintage Rose by Ahjaar wears like a spicy amber rose with a bright citrus snap at the start. Cardamom, lemon and cinnamon give it lift early on, then saffron, myrrh and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. As it settles, patchouli, musk, amber and oud add depth and a darker finish. It may suit shoppers who…

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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, Vintage Rose or Oud Cafu?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Vintage Rose is rated 4.30/5 from 13 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Vintage Rose for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vintage Rose or Oud Cafu?

Vintage Rose lasts longest (Vintage Rose 76/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vintage Rose or Oud Cafu?

Vintage Rose projects furthest (Vintage Rose 75/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vintage Rose and Oud Cafu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Myrrh, Saffron and Rose.

Is Vintage Rose or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

Vintage Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vintage Rose and Oud Cafu?

Vintage Rose has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Myrrh, Saffron and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk 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.