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Wood Substance Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Substance EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2016 Year 2017
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Tom Ford Oud Minérale Eau de Toilette bottle Tom Ford Oud Minérale EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wood Substance EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Tom Ford Oud Minérale EDP
This luxurious blend of oud and marine notes delivers a sophisticated scent for those seeking uniqueness.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wood Substance EDP
Tom Ford Oud Minérale EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sea Water 53% vs 61%
Only in Wood Substance
Salt 47%
Only in Tom Ford Oud Minérale
Pink Pepper 38%
Shared Notes
Seaweed 38% vs 46%
Only in Wood Substance
Pink Pepper 32% Styrax 29%
Only in Tom Ford Oud Minérale
Salt 54%
Shared Notes
Oud 37% vs 40%

Accords

Wood Substance Tom Ford Oud Minérale
Marine
100%
85%
Fresh
70%
Woody
80%
60%
Oud
60%
Salty
60%
50%
Aromatic
Balsamic
50%
45%
Amber
Spicy
40%
100%
85%
Woody shared
70%
80%
Oud
60%
Salty shared
60%
60%
50%
50%
45%
40%

Performance

Wood Substance Tom Ford Oud Minérale
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Wood Substance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The fresh, salty marine character is best in spring and summer and loses its lift in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal Sport

Clean and understated, it suits casual and office wear while the oud base gives it enough presence for evenings.

Tom Ford Oud Minérale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its rich oud and mineral notes, Oud Minérale works well in cooler weather, but its fresh marine accord makes it suitable for transitional seasons like spring and fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The subdued projection makes it suitable for date nights or casual settings, but the complexity of oud limits it for office use, where subtlety is preferable.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, salty

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wood Substance EDP
Tom Ford Oud Minérale EDP
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