88%
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Carved Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Carved Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Oud Oak Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Oak EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carved Oud EDP
Carved Oud is often lauded as the superior, smoother evolution of Tom Ford's Oud Wood. Expect a well-blended, sophisticated woody scent that gets plenty of love, but some find its performance underwhelming for the price.
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Our Verdict - Oud Oak EDP
This budget-friendly clone of Tom Ford's Oud Wood splits opinion right down the middle with its synthetic opening, but its impressive dry-down and accessible price point win over many. Expect a toned-down scent trail that keeps things office-friendly.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carved Oud EDP
Oud Oak EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 21% vs 32%
Vetiver 18% vs 35%

Accords

Carved Oud Oud Oak
100%
Woody
72%
58%
Warm Spicy
100%
56%
Oud
95%
54%
Aromatic
83%
Vanilla
73%
Amber
61%
55%
Powdery
52%
52%
Earthy
46%
49%
Patchouli
45%
Musky
Sweet
45%
Woody shared
100%
72%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
100%
Oud shared
56%
95%
Aromatic shared
54%
83%
73%
61%
Powdery shared
55%
52%
Earthy shared
52%
46%
49%
45%
45%

Performance

Carved Oud Oud Oak
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Carved Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, refined woody character make it exceptional for the office, dates, and semi-formal wear, as noted by many reviewers. While not a casual 'jeans and t-shirt' scent, its versatility allows for dressier casual settings, but it's completely unsuitable for sport.

Oud Oak

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its low to mid-sillage, often described as a skin scent, makes it perfect for office wear where strong projection isn't desired. Reviewers note it's a good all-rounder for autumn/winter, working well for casual day-to-day use and even dates where subtlety is key.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carved Oud EDP
Oud Oak EDP
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