Agar Gold
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Carved Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Carved Oud is often lauded as the superior, smoother evolution of Tom Ford's Oud Wood. Expect a well-blended, sophisticated woody scent that gets plenty of love, but some find its performance underwhelming for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 1% |
| Floral | 10% | 4% |
| Fruity | 5% | 1% |
| Green | 20% | 7% |
| Sweet | 55% | 20% |
| Warm | 75% | 29% |
| Woody | 90% | 33% |
| Earthy | 30% | 11% |
| Animalic | 40% | 10% |
| Fresh | 20% | 11% |
Mood
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Base Notes
Accords
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth, refined woody character make it exceptional for the office, dates, and semi-formal wear, as noted by many reviewers. While not a casual 'jeans and t-shirt' scent, its versatility allows for dressier casual settings, but it's completely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud accords and Cardamom, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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