Is Perfume Parlour Gray Oud a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?

Oud Wood EDP

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Gray Oud EDP

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Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood EDP
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Gray Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Gray Oud EDP
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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 - Gray Oud EDP
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

How they compare
Oud Wood EDP A Gray Oud EDP 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
Gray Oud EDP

Notes

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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

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
12%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Oud

Key Differences

Adds aquatic and bergamot, drops amber and cardamom

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