Question 1

What's the difference between Darwin and Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Darwin is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Fueguia 1833 (2010) dominated by Woody accords. Oud Wood is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Darwin or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Darwin scores 3.94/5 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 Darwin 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, Darwin 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 Darwin vs Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

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

Darwin vs Oud Wood

Comparison Summary

Unique to Darwin (3)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Darwin	Oud Wood
Brand	Fueguia 1833	Tom Ford
Year	2010	2007
Rating	3.94	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	3	0