Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year -
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True Word Eau de Parfum bottle True Word

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Wood
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 - True Word
A truly gorgeous scent profile, but the performance is shockingly poor. Don't throw your money away unless you fancy a skin scent that barely lasts beyond application.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 3%
Floral 4% 1%
Fruity 1% 15%
Green 7% 11%
Sweet 34% 33%
Warm 28% 23%
Woody 30% 17%
Earthy 4% 13%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 8% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Wood EdP
True Word EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 38% vs 46%
Only in True Word
Pineapple 54%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 33% vs 33%

Accords

Oud Wood True Word
100%
Woody
82%
85%
Warm Spicy
100%
70%
Aromatic
78%
Sweet
71%
Vanilla
68%
Patchouli
62%
Fruity
58%
Balsamic
55%
50%
Amber
52%
40%
Powdery
51%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
100%
Aromatic shared
70%
78%
71%
68%
62%
58%
55%
Amber shared
50%
52%
Powdery shared
40%
51%

Performance

Oud Wood True Word
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

True Word

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

The incredibly weak performance means this is best-suited for very close-quarters, intimate wear, or situations where projection is unwanted. Its soft, warm character makes it suitable for casual settings, but it simply won't perform for dates or formal events where you want to be noticed.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
89%
Notes
85%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Wood
True Word
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