Is Al Haramain Perfumes 50 Years Platinum Oud a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?
Oud Wood EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2021 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
50 Years Platinum Oud EDP
While both share a woody-spicy profile with cardamom and tonka bean, Oud Wood distinguishes itself with a drier, more austere oud, while 50 Years Platinum Oud offers a sweeter, smoother experience. The Al Haramain is more crowd-pleasing and projects a bit more. Tom Ford's is more refined and sits closer to the skin. The key difference lies in the oud itself and overall sweetness; Oud Wood presents a drier, more mature oud, whereas 50 Years Platinum Oud emphasizes a sweeter, more accessible profile. Price is also a major factor, with Al Haramain being significantly more affordable.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Wood
- 50 Years Platinum Oud
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a drier, less sweet oud fragrance.
- You appreciate subtle, refined scents that sit close to the skin.
- You want the prestige and name recognition of Tom Ford.
- You want a more mature, less playful oud.
- You want a fragrance that is not too loud.
- You want a sweeter, more accessible oud.
- You are looking for a great value alternative.
- You want more projection.
- You prefer a smoother, less challenging drydown.
- You want a fragrance that is more crowd-pleasing.
Smooth, creamy and quietly commanding. Oud is the star but it is polished by rosewood, tonka and vanilla, and cardamom lifts the opening. Long-lasting, refined, and made for evenings.
A woody-spicy scent in the vein of Tom Ford Oud Wood: cardamom and pepper over cedar and vetiver, finishing in a smoother, sweeter amber, musk and tonka drydown. Long-lasting and refined.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Woody Notes
16% share of the perfume
Cedar
14% share of the perfume
Vetiver
10% share of the perfume
Cardamom
24%
vs
16%
Vetiver
17%
vs
10%
Amber
7%
vs
12%
Tonka Bean
5%
vs
8%
Oud
18% share of the perfume
Patchouli
14% share of the perfume
Vanilla
7% share of the perfume
Rosewood
4% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
3% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
16% share of the perfume
Cedar
14% share of the perfume
Pepper
12% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Cardamom
24%
vs
16%
Pink Pepper
3% share of the perfume
Pepper
12% share of the perfume
Amber
7%
vs
12%
Tonka Bean
5%
vs
8%
Patchouli
14% share of the perfume
Vanilla
7% share of the perfume
Rosewood
4% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud, amber and vanilla are warm and smooth: winter and autumn, with spring an easy extra.
Occasions
A strong choice for formal events, dinners and dates, and suitable for the office; casual or sport use is less natural.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its excellent longevity and moderate projection make it suitable for office wear without being overwhelming, while its refined woody-spicy character is perfect for dates and formal occasions. The fragrance's versatility means it can also be worn casually in cooler weather, though it's too sophisticated for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Cardamom, Tonka Bean, Vetiver
Adds cedar and musk, drops oud and patchouli
Where to buy
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50 Years Platinum Oud EDP
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