The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant and bergamot. The heart brings coffee and amber. On the skin it settles into woody notes and sweet notes. Overall it smells coffee and woody.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Aoud Cafe notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Mancera Aoud Cafe EDP in detail
Aoud Cafe EDP is made by Mancera. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €115. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tom Ford Black Orchid but less than Montale Paris Ristretto Intense Cafe and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Turath lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like woody notes and sweet notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Mancera perfumes worth knowing
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Instant Crush, Aoud Lemon Mint and Red Tobacco.
Aoud Cafe: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its coffee side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is coffee (100%), followed by woody and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy coffee and woody smells and notes like coffee and woody notes. Less obvious notes include peach, floral notes and white musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Best season for Aoud Cafe
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Aoud Cafe dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Montale Paris Ristretto Intense Cafe (4 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (4 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (6 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Is Aoud Cafe unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Aoud Cafe come out?
It came out in 2013.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.