Question 1

What's the difference between Aethereus and Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Aethereus is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bois 1920 (2014) dominated by Citrus accords. Oud Wood is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Aethereus or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Aethereus scores 3.89/5 vs Oud Wood at 4.29/5. Oud Wood's standout strength: Unique, elegant woody scent with cardamom and sandalwood warmth. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Aethereus and Oud Wood smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Oud Wood: Tom Ford Oud Wood is genuinely well-regarded by the community as a beautiful, unique woody fragrance that deserves its reputation despite hype concerns.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Aethereus or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Oud Wood: Excellent performance on clothes (lasts 10+ hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Aethereus vs Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Aethereus scores highest for summer wear; Oud Wood scores highest for fall wear. Aethereus leans daytime, Oud Wood leans evening.

Aethereus vs Oud Wood

Comparison Summary

Unique to Aethereus (16)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Oud Wood

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Attribute	Aethereus	Oud Wood
Brand	Bois 1920	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2007
Rating	3.89	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	0