Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Oud Wood a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?
Oud Wood EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Wood Oil
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Wood
- Oud Wood
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
An oil interpretation of Tom Ford's Oud Wood - the smoky oud-and-sandalwood spine is recognisable, but rendered simpler and more one-dimensional than the original's spiced complexity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Warm, resinous wood notes suit cool weather; too heavy and smoky for summer heat.
Occasions
Smoky sophistication reads well for evenings and smart occasions, less for casual daywear.
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.
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Tonka Bean, Oud, Vetiver
Adds sandalwood, drops cardamom and patchouli
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