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Which Should You Buy?
A modern icon that balances exotic oud with creamy woods and warm spice, Oud Wood is both inviting and quietly commanding. Its luxurious blend exudes sophistication without brashness, perfect for those who want depth without heaviness.
Golden Agar is Perfume Parlour's standard take on Tom Ford Oud Wood - the same smooth oud, cardamom-spice and sandalwood blueprint. It captures the elegant woody character but renders flatter and sweeter, with the oud thinner and softer-projecting than the refined original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 3% |
| Floral | 4% | 4% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 34% | 29% |
| Warm | 28% | 30% |
| Woody | 30% | 34% |
| Earthy | 4% | 12% |
| Animalic | 1% | 8% |
| Fresh | 8% | 5% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud Wood's warmth, spiciness, and woody-resinous richness shine in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its smooth, less animalic oud and subtle spice render it wearable in spring, but the depth can overwhelm in high summer heat.
Occasions
Its refined, luxurious woody-spicy blend is perfect for formal and evening occasions, but its smooth character and moderate sillage make it versatile enough for upscale date nights and even understated office wear. Not suitable for sports due to depth and richness.
Seasons
A smooth dry-woody oud that works across seasons but leans cooler-weather, easing off in summer heat.
Occasions
Versatile enough for office and casual wear while still polished enough for formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Cardamom, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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