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Tobacco Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Pipe Dreams Eau de Parfum bottle Pipe Dreams EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Oud EDP
Tom Ford's Tobacco Oud is a divisive, discontinued beast. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for those who want to smell like pure authority, not a basic crowd-pleaser.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Pipe Dreams EDP
This pushes tobacco and oud further forward than Tom Ford Tobacco Oud does at first, giving a louder opening than the original, but the dense sandalwood-incense-patchouli base that builds Tom Ford's slow-burn richness is only lightly sketched in.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tobacco Oud EDP
Pipe Dreams EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Whisky 100% vs 55%
Only in Pipe Dreams
Coriander 44%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 33% vs 44%
Only in Tobacco Oud
Spicy 36% Coriander 30%
Only in Pipe Dreams
Tobacco 56%

Accords

Tobacco Oud Pipe Dreams
100%
Warm Spicy
40%
89%
Woody
60%
87%
Tobacco
80%
81%
Whiskey
66%
Oud
61%
Sweet
61%
Amber
52%
Balsamic
47%
Vanilla
46%
Smoky
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
40%
Woody shared
89%
60%
Tobacco shared
87%
80%
81%
Oud
66%
61%
61%
52%
47%
Smoky shared
46%
45%

Performance

Tobacco Oud Pipe Dreams
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, combined with its intensely rich and mature profile, make it unsuitable for daily office wear or casual outings. However, it's a perfect choice for date nights or formal events where making a powerful, lasting impression is key, as many reviewers highlight its 'mafia boss' or 'leader' vibe.

Pipe Dreams

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A boozy, smoky tobacco-oud composition is built for autumn and winter, best in cooler, evening settings.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Dense and statement-making rather than subtle, it suits formal evenings and dates over daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean tobacco, woody, smoky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tobacco Oud EDP
Pipe Dreams EDP
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