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Perfumer
Oud Wood
feminine
Created by Richard Herpin
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Oud Wood was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Richard Herpin. Private Blend is first and exclusive collection by Tom Ford, which includes twelve eau de parfums, each of them can be used solely or in combination with other fragrances from the collection. Private Blend Collection was launched in 2007. The fragrances are available in 50ml and 250ml bottles. \"PRIVATE BLEND is my own scent laboratory: it\'s where I have the ability to create very special, original fragrances that are unconstrained by the conventions of mainstream scent-making. PRIVATE BLEND is designed with the true fragrance connoisseur n mind.\" Tom Ford
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
97%
Win
53%
Spr
22%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
63%
Day
90%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
16,408 votes
4.29
Love it
9.1k55%
Like it
4.6k28%
OK
1.3k8%
Dislike
1.1k7%
Hate it
3082%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 70 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Tom Ford Oud Wood is genuinely well-regarded by the community as a beautiful, unique woody fragrance that deserves its reputation despite hype concerns. However, poor skin longevity (especially post-reformulation) is a consistent frustration for the price point, leading many to recommend cheaper alternatives like Nishane Kredo or Thameen Carved Oud for better performance.
Strengths
- Unique, elegant woody scent with cardamom and sandalwood warmth
- Well-liked by others, receives compliments
- Versatile for everyday wear and professional settings
- Excellent performance on clothes (lasts 10+ hours)
Weaknesses
- Poor skin longevity (1-4 hours) for the premium price
- Doesn't smell like traditional oud—more synthetic and sweet
- Recent reformulation weaker than original version
- Expensive with cheaper dupes and alternatives available
Best for
Fall and winter wearOffice and professional settingsDate nights and intimate occasionsLayering on clothes for extended wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
