Oud Wood vs Tobacco Vanille
Oud Wood and Tobacco Vanille share 2 notes: tonka bean and vanilla. Tobacco Vanille is the stronger of the two (10/10 vs 8/10 intensity). Oud Wood adds rosewood, cardamom and chinese pepper; Tobacco Vanille adds tobacco leaf, spicy notes and cacao.
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Which one should you pick?
Pick Oud Wood if…
- you want something lighter and easier to wear
- you prefer a closer, more personal trail
- it's for date night
- you love rosewood, cardamom and chinese pepper
Pick Tobacco Vanille if…
- you want the stronger, denser scent
- longevity matters most (it lasts longer on skin)
- you want it noticed (it projects more)
- it's for evening
- you love tobacco leaf, spicy notes and cacao
Side by side
| Oud Wood | Tobacco Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Launched | 2007 | 2007 |
| Scent family | Woody · Oriental | Tobacco · Oriental |
| Intensity | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Longevity | 8-10 hours | 10-14 hours |
| Projection | moderate | heavy |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Best for | formal, date night, special occasion | evening, formal, special occasion |
Notes they share
- Tonka Bean
- Vanilla
Only in Oud Wood
- Rosewood
- Cardamom
- Chinese Pepper
- Oud Wood
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Amber
Only in Tobacco Vanille
- Tobacco Leaf
- Spicy Notes
- Cacao
- Tobacco Blossom
- Dried Fruits
- Woody Notes
Can you layer them?
See how Oud Wood and Tobacco Vanille work together, with a spray ratio and which one goes first.

