Is Pearl Fragrances Oud Wood Attar a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?

Oud Wood EDP

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Oud Wood Attar Oil

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Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2007 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Oud Wood Attar Perfume Oil bottle Oud Wood Attar Oil
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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 Attar Oil
Tom Ford's Oud Wood is prized for how smooth and balanced its oud is, and Pearl Fragrances' version keeps that woody-sweet core recognisable, though the cardamom-rosewood opening that makes the original feel so polished comes through much more muted.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Wood EDP A Oud Wood Attar Oil 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 Attar Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud Oud 60% vs 60%
Cardamom Cardamom 53% vs 41%
Amber Amber 21% vs 32%
Rosewood Rosewood 21% vs 58%
Vanilla Vanilla 18% vs 41%
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 18% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 53% vs 41%
Only in Oud Wood
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 47%
Only in Oud Wood Attar
Rosewood Rosewood 58%
Shared Notes
Oud Oud 60% vs 60%
Only in Oud Wood
Vetiver Vetiver 40%
Only in Oud Wood Attar
Sandalwood Sandalwood 39%
Shared Notes
Amber Amber 21% vs 32%
Vanilla Vanilla 18% vs 41%
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 18% vs 25%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Attar
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 Attar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A warm, sweet woody composition that suits cooler weather; it lacks the freshness to feel right in summer heat.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Smooth and understated enough for the office or a formal setting, and warm enough to work for an evening date.

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
76%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Adds patchouli and pink pepper, drops sandalwood

Where to buy

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