Oud Minérale

Tom Ford   Original
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64%
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Oud Minérale Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Minérale
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2023 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Minérale
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
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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 3%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 0% 4%
Sweet 0% 7%
Warm 0% 19%
Woody 0% 20%
Earthy 19% 18%
Animalic 4% 22%
Fresh 75% 31%

Mood

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

Notes

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

Overall
64%
Olfactory
66%
Notes
80%
Accord
48%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Aromatic, Amber accords and Sea Water, Salt notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Minérale
Wood Substance
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