The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cardamom and Sichuan pepper. The heart brings agarwood (oud) and Brazilian rosewood. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oud Wood notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Tom Ford Oud Wood EDP
Tom Ford is the house behind Oud Wood EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Tom Ford Bitter Peach last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense unisex lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like vanilla and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like agarwood (oud) and vanilla. Less obvious notes include sandalwood and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €240. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Tom Ford Bitter Peach but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Oud Wood for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Best season for Oud Wood
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2007 and 2024.
If you like Oud Wood, try these
Similar picks to try: Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Bitter Peach (5 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Oud Wood project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear Oud Wood?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2007.