Dupe Pair
45%
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Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2007 Year 2021
££££ Price Tier £
Gray Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Gray Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Wood
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 - Gray Oud
Gray Oud chases Al Majed Oud Wood Gray - the unusual aquatic-meets-oud signature with leather, smoke and a caramel sweetness. The dupe captures the fresh-woody contrast but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the strong-performing original.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 13%
Floral 4% 2%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 7% 5%
Sweet 34% 2%
Warm 28% 11%
Woody 30% 22%
Earthy 4% 22%
Animalic 1% 25%
Fresh 8% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Wood EdP
Gray Oud EdP

Notes

Accords

Oud Wood Gray Oud
100%
Woody
85%
70%
Aromatic
Oud
70%
Leather
60%
Smoky
55%
50%
Amber
Fresh
50%
40%
Powdery
Sweet
40%
Woody shared
100%
85%
70%
Oud
70%
60%
55%
50%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

Oud Wood Gray Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Gray Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The aquatic opening keeps it wearable in warmer months while the smoky-oud base holds up through autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Versatile enough for casual and office wear with the depth to carry into evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
45%
Olfactory
56%
Notes
49%
Accord
35%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody accords and Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Oud Wood
Gray Oud
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