Question 1

What's the difference between Gershwin and Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Gershwin is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maria Candida Gentile (2009) 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 6 accords: Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Gershwin or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gershwin scores 3.92/5 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 Gershwin 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, Gershwin 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 Gershwin vs Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

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

Gershwin vs Oud Wood

Comparison Summary

Unique to Gershwin (9)

Shared Accords (6)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Oud Wood

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Attribute	Gershwin	Oud Wood
Brand	Maria Candida Gentile	Tom Ford
Year	2009	2007
Rating	3.92	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	0