Question 1

What's the difference between Vespero and Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

Vespero is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jeroboam (2017) 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, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Vespero or Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vespero scores 4.16/5 vs Oud Wood at 4.29/5. On r/fragrance, Vespero sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Oud Wood is 7.8/10 (positive). 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 Vespero and Oud Wood smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vespero: Vespero by Jeroboam lacks sufficient community discussion and data for analysis. 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, Vespero 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 Vespero vs Oud Wood?

Accepted Answer

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

Vespero vs Oud Wood

Comparison Summary

Unique to Vespero (11)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vespero

Community Sentiment Pulse — Oud Wood

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Attribute	Vespero	Oud Wood
Brand	Jeroboam	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2007
Rating	4.16	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	11	0