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Oud Minérale Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Minérale EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Wood Substance Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Substance EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Minérale EDP
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.
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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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Salt 33% vs 46%
Sea Water 33% vs 53%
Only in Oud Minérale
Pink Pepper 33%
Only in Oud Minérale
Fir Resin 100%
Shared Notes
Oud 25% vs 37%
Ambergris 25% vs 34%
Only in Oud Minérale
Musk 25% Styrax 25%
Only in Wood Substance
Canadian Fir Balsam 29%

Accords

Oud Minérale Wood Substance
100%
Marine
Fresh
85%
Woody
70%
68%
Aromatic
50%
67%
Salty
60%
56%
Oud
60%
58%
Aquatic
46%
Amber
45%
100%
85%
70%
Aromatic shared
68%
50%
Salty shared
67%
60%
Oud shared
56%
60%
58%
Amber shared
46%
45%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Minérale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
72%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, salty, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Minérale EDP
Wood Substance EDP
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