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A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Tom Ford Oud Wood (2007) by Richard Herpin - the cardamom-sandalwood-oud composition that opened Tom Ford's Private Blend niche line and became one of the most-imitated soft-oud references in modern niche. PP markets this as the 'Stronger Version'; honest dupe-fidelity for evening and cold-weather wear.
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 | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 30% | 30% |
| Warm | 32% | 27% |
| Woody | 27% | 36% |
| Earthy | 8% | 12% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 7% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Sandalwood-oud-vanilla-amber is firmly autumn-winter territory; the warm-spicy character carries depth that reads heavy in summer. Spring viable at low dosage.
Occasions
Sophisticated soft-oud woody-spicy fits formal evening, dinner, and date wear naturally; office viable at low dosage. Too distinctive for sport.
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 Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Cardamom, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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