Is Duppe Scents Oud Royale a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?

Oud Wood EDP

Tom Ford by Richard Herpin Original Favourite

Oud Royale EDP

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Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2007 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Wood EDP
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 - Oud Royale EDP
Oud Royale echoes Tom Ford Oud Wood's cardamom-oud-sandalwood spine but pushes the smoky wood louder up front and trims the amber-vanilla drydown, so it runs bolder at first spray and fades quicker than the original's refined slow burn.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Wood EDP A Oud Royale EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Wood EDP
Oud Royale EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 60% vs 61%
Cardamom 53% vs 53%
Amber 21% vs 41%
Rosewood 21% vs 46%
Vanilla 18% vs 33%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 53% vs 53%
Only in Oud Wood
Pink Pepper 47%
Only in Oud Royale
Rosewood 46%
Shared Notes
Oud 60% vs 61%
Only in Oud Wood
Vetiver 40%
Only in Oud Royale
Sandalwood 38%
Shared Notes
Amber 21% vs 41%
Vanilla 18% vs 33%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 25%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud Wood Oud Royale
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Wood

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.

Oud Royale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Warm, smoky oud and spice suit cold-weather layering; the sharp woody opening can feel heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

A bold, refined wood works for evenings out and smarter dress; too intense and projecting for casual daytime or sport wear.

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.

Overall scent match
76%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Cardamom, Tonka Bean

Key Differences

Adds sandalwood, drops patchouli and pink pepper

Where to buy

Oud Wood EDP
Oud Royale EDP

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