Tom Ford 2009 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Arabian Wood

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Tom Ford Arabian Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Arabian Wood opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lavender, and Freesia, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Amber, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Tom Ford's Arabian Wood carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't your typical Arabian wood scent. Expect a complex, shape-shifting floral chypre with a distinctly soapy, green edge. It's divisive, often compared to vintage classics and definitely not for those expecting an oud bomb.
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Arabian Wood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it strong, many note its moderate projection, making it adaptable. Its clean, sophisticated character aligns well with formal and date settings, contrasting with its less-suited nature for casual wear or sport due to its vintage floral chypre profile.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Water Aqua Eau, Fragrance (parfum), Hexamethylindanopyran, Acetyl Cedrene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Citral, Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Oil/extract, Geranyl Acetate, Rose Flower Oil/extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (bergamot) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Oil/extract, Linalyl Acetate, Beta-caryophyllene, Lavandula Oil/extract, Pinene, Jasmine Oil/extract, Trimethylbenzenepropanol, Hexadecanolactone, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vanillin, Terpineol, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Isoeugenol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Benzoic Acid

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: ILN54655

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Arabian Wood unfolds with a vibrant green burst thanks to galbanum, swiftly intertwined with a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, and orange blossom. A honeyed sweetness softens the florals, preventing them from becoming too sharp. As it settles, a clean, almost soapy woodiness emerges from the cedar and sandalwood, grounded by a cool, earthy oakmoss and patchouli, with a hint of aromatic lavender adding a refined, almost aftershave-like crispness that lingers.

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