Ébène Fumé vs Oud Wood

Ébène Fumé is highly regarded for its distinctive smoky scent and uniqueness, but the community is divided on whether the premium price justifies its weak performance. Many users recommend affordable dupes like Maison Alhambra, Divain, or Eilish No. 2 as practical alternatives that offer similar scent profiles with better longevity.

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.