Is Perfume Parlour Wood Substance a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Minérale?
Oud Minérale EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Wood Substance EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Minérale
- Wood Substance
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's Oud Minérale is a deeply divisive scent, splitting opinion between a sophisticated, unique marine experience and something akin to fishy roadkill. You'll either adore its moody, coastal vibe or utterly detest it.
Wood Substance follows Tom Ford's quirky Oud Minerale, pairing salty sea-air with an ethereal, transparent oud. The coastal, mineral character is recognisable, though it wears thinner and the oud feels less nuanced than the niche original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam
100%
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam
100%
vs
28%
Salt
33%
vs
46%
Sea Water
33%
vs
53%
Pink Pepper
33%
vs
32%
Oud
25%
vs
37%
Ambergris
25%
vs
34%
Styrax
25%
vs
29%
Musk
25%
Seaweed
39%
Canadian Fir Balsam
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and unique, often polarising scent profile, Oud Minérale is best reserved for occasions where it can make a statement without overwhelming. It's too bold for everyday office wear but shines on a date or formal event, where its refined yet unconventional character can truly impress. Some might wear it casually by the coast, but it's not a 'grab and go' easy reach.
Seasons
The fresh, salty marine character is best in spring and summer and loses its lift in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and understated, it suits casual and office wear while the oud base gives it enough presence for 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 8 notes, including Salt, Sea Water, Oud
Adds seaweed, drops musk
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$113.99 plus sales tax
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$167.57 plus sales tax
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Wood Substance EDP
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