Question 1

What's the difference between Dawn and Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Dawn is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2018) dominated by Amber accords. Oud Wood is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Oud, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Dawn or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dawn scores 4.06/5 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 Dawn 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, Dawn 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 Dawn vs Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Dawn scores highest for all seasons wear; Oud Wood scores highest for fall wear. Dawn leans daytime, Oud Wood leans evening.

Dawn vs Oud Wood

Comparison Summary

Unique to Dawn (10)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Oud Wood

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Attribute	Dawn	Oud Wood
Brand	Frederic Malle	Tom Ford
Year	2018	2007
Rating	4.06	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	0