Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Oud Wood a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?

Oud Wood EDP

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Oud Wood EDP

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Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Wood EDP
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 - Oud Wood EDP
Oud Wood dupes Tom Ford's genre-defining oud-and-sandalwood signature - the cardamom-spice opening is close, but the dupe's tonka-vanilla base is softer and shorter-lived than the refined, long-wearing original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Wood EDP A Oud Wood EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Wood EDP
Oud Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 60% vs 42%
Cardamom 53% vs 58%
Vetiver 40% vs 26%
Amber 21% vs 31%
Vanilla 18% vs 31%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 37%
Only in Oud Wood
Spicy Notes 42% Sandalwood 32%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 53% vs 58%
Only in Oud Wood
Pink Pepper 47%
Only in Oud Wood
Spicy Notes 42%
Shared Notes
Oud 60% vs 42%
Vetiver 40% vs 26%
Only in Oud Wood
Sandalwood 32%
Shared Notes
Amber 21% vs 31%
Vanilla 18% vs 31%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 37%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Oud Wood Oud Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Oud Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A smooth, warm woody-oud that works across cooler months, understated enough for year-round office wear.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal

Versatile and refined - equally suited to the office, dates and semi-formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Vetiver, Oud

Key Differences

Adds patchouli and pink pepper, drops sandalwood and spicy notes

Where to buy

Oud Wood EDP
Oud Wood EDP

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