Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Smoky, dry, and deeply warm. Rosewood and Chinese pepper open before cardamom and oud take over. Dark, sophisticated, and intimate. Best in cold weather.
Is Oud Wood worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rosewood, cardamom and Chinese pepper, oud wood and sandalwood at the heart, then dries down to tonka bean and amber.
Scent Score: 75/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 72, reputation 85, versatility 73, layerability 85 and value 57, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments and smells sweet. Longevity splits buyers: 13% say it lasts long, 8% say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 69 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2007 · Unisex
Key accords: Rosewood, Cardamom, Chinese Pepper, Oud Wood, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Top Notes
- Rosewood
- Cardamom
- Chinese Pepper
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: formal, date night, special occasion
Seasons: fall, winter
Fragrance overview
Oud Wood by Tom Ford belongs to the woody fragrance family. Rare oud wood blended with sandalwood, rosewood, and cardamom creates an intoxicating warmth. One of the most sophisticated woody fragrances made — complex, smoky, and deeply sensuous. Oud Wood opens with Rosewood, Cardamom, and Chinese Pepper. The heart brings Oud Wood, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Amber, and Vanilla.
How to wear Oud Wood
On skin, Oud Wood by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for formal, date night, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier. Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift. Start with 1 spray Oud Wood : 2 sprays Le Male and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Oud Wood opens with Rosewood, Cardamom, and Chinese Pepper.
The heart brings Oud Wood, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
It dries down to Tonka Bean, Amber, and Vanilla.
What to layer with Oud Wood
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, sandalwood, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Oud Wood : 2 sprays Le Male
The One by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and vanilla.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Oud Wood : 2 sprays The One
Chinatown by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, sandalwood, and amber.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chinatown on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Wood : 2 sprays Chinatown
NoMad by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and vanilla.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Wood : 2 sprays NoMad
Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, tonka bean, and amber.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Wood : 2 sprays Harlem Nights
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco 01 Infinite by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Oud Wood has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco 01 Infinite brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco 01 Infinite on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Oud Wood : 2 sprays Tobacco 01 Infinite
Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne by Jo Malone London
Not Recommended · 30/99
Oud Wood has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne brings an aromatic contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Oud Wood : 2 sprays Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne
Related fragrances and why
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Both include cardamom, sandalwood, and tonka bean.
- The One by Dolce & Gabbana — Both include amber and vanilla.
- Chinatown by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include cardamom, sandalwood, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Oud Wood?
Oud Wood opens with Rosewood, Cardamom, and Chinese Pepper. The heart brings Oud Wood, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Amber, and Vanilla.
How long does Oud Wood last, and how strong is it?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Oud Wood?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits formal, date night, and special occasion.
What layers well with Oud Wood?
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, sandalwood, and tonka bean. Apply Oud Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift. Start with 1 spray Oud Wood : 2 sprays Le Male.
Reviewed alternatives
- Fougere Oud by Dossier — Dossier sells Fougere Oud as its own impression of Tom Ford Oud Wood. They share rosewood, vetiver and tonka bean.
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