Dark Aoud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by Oud Wood
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a Tom Ford Oud Wood dupe, plain and simple, but don't expect it to be a dead ringer. It's got the essence for a fraction of the price, but lacks the depth of the original. Prepare for varying performance and a bit of a plasticky tang, but for a budget-friendly woody vibe, it's a winner if you let it 'macerate'.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Tom Ford's Oud Wood (2007) - the Private Blend rosewood-oud-sandalwood composition that introduced gateway oud to Western luxury perfumery, here translated into a rosewood-cardamom opening over oud-sandalwood and a tonka-vanilla close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and formal wear at a fraction of the niche price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 3% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 26% | 30% |
| Warm | 28% | 27% |
| Woody | 33% | 36% |
| Earthy | 12% | 12% |
| Animalic | 12% | 8% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and woody, warm spicy accords make it suitable for formal and date settings without being overpowering. While some find it office-appropriate, its dark, sensual nature means it's not the best choice for everyday work.
Seasons
Oud-sandalwood-tonka backbone carries strongest in autumn and winter; spring and summer work in cooler settings. Not a hot-weather signature.
Occasions
Polished oud-wood reads sophisticated for evening, date and formal; office works for those who like statement signatures. Too warm-heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Oud accords and Rosewood, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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