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

Oud Wood EDP

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Oud Boost EDP

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Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Wood 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 - Oud Boost EDP
Oud Boost chases Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense - a deeper, smokier oud than the standard Oud Wood. The dupe leans hard on the dominant oud accord with a green cypress lift, but renders flatter and less leathery, sitting closer to the skin than the powerhouse original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Wood EDP A Oud Boost 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
Oud Boost EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud Oud 60% vs 100%
Only in Oud Wood
Vetiver Vetiver 40%
Shared Notes
Amber Amber 21% vs 42%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Oud Boost
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.

Oud Boost

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A deep smoky-oud profile is firmly cool-weather and feels heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date Casual

The dark, dressy oud suits formal and evening wear far more than daytime casual settings.

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
53%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Oud, Amber

Key Differences

Adds angelica and cypress, drops cardamom and patchouli

Where to buy

Oud Wood EDP
Oud Boost EDP

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