Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood
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2007 Year 2017
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
A modern icon that balances exotic oud with creamy woods and warm spice, Oud Wood is both inviting and quietly commanding. Its luxurious blend exudes sophistication without brashness, perfect for those who want depth without heaviness.
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Our Verdict - Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
An absolute steal for the price point, this is a crowd-pleasing vanilla-dominant spicy cheapie that punches well above its weight. Don't expect groundbreaking originality, but you'll smell damn good, especially after some maturation time.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 3%
Floral 4% 1%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 7% 5%
Sweet 34% 32%
Warm 28% 36%
Woody 30% 32%
Earthy 4% 6%
Animalic 1% 5%
Fresh 8% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Wood EdP
Spice & Black Vanilla EdP

Notes

Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Shared Notes
Cardamom 38% vs 100%
Only in Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 33% Rosemary 29%
Only in Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 100%
Only in Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Cashmere Wood 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 66%
Only in Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 34% Amber 29%
Only in Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 33%

Accords

Oud Wood Eau de Parfum Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
64%
Vanilla
100%
85%
Warm Spicy
78%
70%
Aromatic
66%
40%
Powdery
51%
50%
Amber
Balsamic
49%
Woody shared
100%
64%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
78%
Aromatic shared
70%
66%
Powdery shared
40%
51%
50%
49%

Performance

Oud Wood Eau de Parfum Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Oud Wood's warmth, spiciness, and woody-resinous richness shine in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its smooth, less animalic oud and subtle spice render it wearable in spring, but the depth can overwhelm in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its refined, luxurious woody-spicy blend is perfect for formal and evening occasions, but its smooth character and moderate sillage make it versatile enough for upscale date nights and even understated office wear. Not suitable for sports due to depth and richness.

Spice & Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy, and vanilla-heavy profile makes it perfect for dates and casual wear, particularly in colder weather where its comforting nature shines. The moderate longevity and sillage for some wearers mean it's not overly intrusive for office settings, but the sweetness might be too much for some formal events or physical activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
82%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Cardamom, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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