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Gray Oud

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Perfume Parlour Gray Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Gray Oud opens with Aquatic and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Leather and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Smoke, Sandalwood, and Oud. Perfume Parlour's Gray Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Gray Oud chases Al Majed Oud Wood Gray - the unusual aquatic-meets-oud signature with leather, smoke and a caramel sweetness. The dupe captures the fresh-woody contrast but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the strong-performing original.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Grounded
  • Refined
  • Uplifting
Gray Oud Eau de Parfum bottle
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Oud Wood by Tom Ford
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
85%
Oud
70%
Leather
60%
Smoky
55%
Fresh
50%
Sweet
40%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The aquatic opening keeps it wearable in warmer months while the smoky-oud base holds up through autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Versatile enough for casual and office wear with the depth to carry into evenings.

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About

Gray Oud opens fresh and breezy with an aquatic, almost sea-air accord lifted by a touch of bergamot - the maritime opening that sets Al Majed Oud Wood Gray apart from typical heavy ouds. The heart turns warmer with soft leather and a thread of caramel before the base settles into smoky oud and creamy sandalwood. Perfume Parlour's version captures that distinctive fresh-then-woody journey, pairing aquatic brightness with a smoky-sweet drydown. Against the original it reads simpler and skin-closer - the leather is softer, the smoke gentler, and the famously strong Al Majed projection is dialled back to a moderate sillage. Longevity is decent but not the all-day endurance of the real thing. An easy, versatile budget oud that works across seasons thanks to its aquatic lift.

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