Oud Wonder
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Bakhoor Al Arais
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously divisive Tom Ford Oud Wood dupe. While some hail it as a cheap thrill that nails the expensive original, others feel it's a synthetic mess with woeful performance. Your mileage, and perhaps your batch, may vary.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. People are deeply divided on what Bakhoor Al Arais actually smells like, with some finding it a sweet, fruity floral and others a deep woody amber. One thing's for sure: it's not shy, so expect to be noticed.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 0% |
| Sweet | 28% | 27% |
| Warm | 27% | 24% |
| Woody | 38% | 44% |
| Earthy | 12% | 11% |
| Animalic | 7% | 3% |
| Fresh | 4% | 5% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its woody, warm spicy profile is generally considered sophisticated and professional, making it suitable for both formal events and the office, especially given its often subtle projection. Low longevity for many reviewers means it won't overwhelm in closer settings like dates, but isn't built for active wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its significant projection and strong sillage, as noted by reviewers, make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. The warm and sensual amber-vanilla profile, along with mentions of it being ideal for 'date evenings', pushes it towards evening and formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Vanilla accords and Rosewood, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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