Sahara Noir vs Oud Wood

Sahara Noir is widely praised as an excellent incense fragrance among those who appreciate the genre, but its discontinuation has made it increasingly hard to find at reasonable prices. Community consensus is positive toward the scent itself, though some find it too linear and incense-focused, and many are frustrated by the high secondary market prices.

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.