Tom Ford Oud Wood Review – Everything You Need To Know
Oud Wood.
One of the best beginner oud fragrances.
Tom Ford Oud Wood was released in 2007. It is based on oud, wood, and various other accords. It lasts five to six hours on the skin with intimate projection. In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
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What Does Tom Ford Oud WOod Smell?
Tom Ford Oud Wood is a simple scent.
Prevalent Oud notes lead the opening and have a smooth yet woody quality from a light combination of sandalwood in the background. The first few minutes are warm and spicy, making the darkness of the Oud smell inviting. Lingering in the background is an alluring accent of spicy cardamom.
Wood dominates the scent into the mid while the woody accords gain strength. The spices consistently linger but never overwhelm the Oud and wood notes. Sweet vanilla soothes over the heavy oud and wood in the dry down. The rest of the wear balances warm vanilla, lingering spices, and masculine woody tones.
Tom Ford Oud Wood notes:
- Oud
- Brazilian Rosewood
- Sandalwood
- Cardamom
- Sichuan Pepper
- Vanilla
- Vetiver
- Tonka Bean
- Amber
Performance
Oud Wood lasts five to six hours on the skin with intimate projection. The first few hours, it pushes out up to a foot and a half, but after this, it recedes closer to the skin and becomes a skin scent. Even with heavy sprays, you’ll still experience this poor performance.
As for seasons and occasions, it is exclusively fall and winter wear. The darkness and density of the Oud becomes too overpowering in warmer weather.
Oud Wood is suitable for all occasions. Usually, a dense fragrance like this wouldn’t be for office wear. Yet, since the projection is so subtle, it won’t overwhelm anyone. As for formal occasions and dates, this will be an absolute show-stopper.
Lastly, mass appeal and likability are excellent. This is one of the best beginner oud fragrances. Some may find this scent decisive because Oud is decisive in general. However, most of the time, you’ll get a lot more positive attention than you repel attention.
Tom Ford Oud Wood Clones
Tom Ford Oud Wood has so many dupes. I could make an entire list of its clones. The most similar is Lattafa Perfumes Woody Oud.
However, you’ll be most familiar with Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir. This is also an outstanding beginner oud fragrance. It is slightly heavier on the warm spices and has a slightly fresher tinge. Lastly, its other woody accords are less prominent.
Final Words
A 50mL bottle is going to cost close to $300. Yes, this is an expensive fragrance, but it comes from the Tom Ford brand, and it is one of the best, if not the best, Oud fragrances for men.
The final burning question is, is Tom Ford’s Oud Wood worth it? Yes, this should not be your first or 5th fragrance, as it is hard to wear. But this should be in every small and large collection if you’re looking for quality fragrances.
After you try Tom Ford Oud Wood, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.