Tobacco Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Oud
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Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Oud
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.
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Our Verdict - Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold
A warm, wearable Western oud that's a brilliant intro to heavier, more complex scents. Some reckon a bit synthetic, but the general consensus is fantastic value and a smooth, elegant experience, punching well above its weight class.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 5% 0%
Green 1% 7%
Sweet 29% 22%
Warm 52% 48%
Woody 11% 9%
Earthy 14% 16%
Animalic 3% 4%
Fresh 1% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tobacco Oud EdP
Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold EdP

Notes

Tobacco Oud
Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Tobacco Oud
Whisky 100%
Only in Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold
Cinnamon 54% Nutmeg 46%
Only in Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold
Myrrh 37% Tea 32% Elemi 31%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 100% vs 100%

Accords

Tobacco Oud Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold
100%
Warm Spicy
74%
61%
Sweet
100%
87%
Tobacco
94%
66%
Oud
91%
89%
Woody
Aromatic
88%
81%
Whiskey
Honey
81%
61%
Amber
67%
Cinnamon
64%
52%
Balsamic
61%
47%
Vanilla
46%
Smoky
Warm Spicy shared
100%
74%
Sweet shared
61%
100%
Tobacco shared
87%
94%
Oud shared
66%
91%
89%
88%
81%
81%
Amber shared
61%
67%
64%
Balsamic shared
52%
61%
47%
46%

Performance

Tobacco Oud Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

While quite warm and inviting, its moderate sillage keeps it from being too overpowering for the office. It excels on dates and formal occasions due to its sophisticated, elegant character and warm accords. Not suitable for sport, as its heavy notes would clash with physical activity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Tobacco, Oud accords and Cinnamon, Tobacco notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tobacco Oud
Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold
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