Is Perfume Parlour Agar Gold Stronger Version a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Wood
- Agar Gold Stronger Version
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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.
Agar Gold Stronger Version targets Tom Ford Oud Wood, and this boosted release is one of Perfume Parlour's closer woody matches - smooth oud, cardamom and creamy sandalwood. It reads slightly flatter and sweeter than the polished original, but the 'Stronger' tuning lifts its projection and longevity above the house norm.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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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
The smooth, dry oud-and-sandalwood profile is versatile but leans cooler-weather, easing off only slightly in summer.
Occasions
An elegant, refined woody-oud that suits formal and office settings as readily as evenings.
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 7 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Cardamom, Tonka Bean
Adds sandalwood and sichuan pepper, drops patchouli and pink pepper
Where to buy
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