Question 1

What's the difference between Red Amber and Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Red Amber is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Pascal Morabito (2012) dominated by Aromatic accords. Oud Wood is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) leaning on Woody accords. They share 7 accords: Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Red Amber or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Red Amber scores 4.29/5 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 Red Amber 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, Red Amber 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 Red Amber vs Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

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

Red Amber vs Oud Wood

Comparison Summary

Unique to Red Amber (10)

Shared Accords (7)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Oud Wood

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Attribute	Red Amber	Oud Wood
Brand	Pascal Morabito	Tom Ford
Year	2012	2007
Rating	4.29	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	10	0