Fragrance comparison

Virtuous vs Oud Cafu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

Virtuous

Boadicea the Victorious

3.4542 votes

Rank #32,941 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Cafu

Nabeel

3.9261 votes

Rank #14,218 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Virtuous3/7

Oud Cafu4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirtuousBoadicea the Victorious

Oud CafuNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%

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

29%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

42 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVirtuous

SillageVirtuous

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

rose100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodMuskLabdanumAtlas Cedar

Top

SaffronCinnamonAppleStrawberryMilkPineappleLimeGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseGeraniumCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMyrrhLeather

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter63

Day67

Night100

Spring48

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVirtuousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men31

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOud CafuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtuous by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp flash of bitter saffron that cuts straight into dark agarwood oud and dry red rose. As the scent settles, Atlas cedar and labdanum construct a dusty wood frame anchored by clean musk. Built for chilly autumn evenings and formal winter nights, it delivers a stark A…

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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, Virtuous or Oud Cafu?

Oud Cafu takes 4 of 7 categories. Virtuous is rated 3.45/5 from 42 votes; Oud Cafu is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes. Choose Virtuous for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Cafu for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Virtuous or Oud Cafu?

Virtuous lasts longest (Virtuous 75/100, Oud Cafu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtuous or Oud Cafu?

Virtuous projects furthest (Virtuous 73/100, Oud Cafu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtuous and Oud Cafu smell similar?

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

Is Virtuous or Oud Cafu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Virtuous and Oud Cafu?

Virtuous has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Labdanum and Atlas Cedar. 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.