What's the difference between Scent One: Hinoki and Oud Wood?+
Scent One: Hinoki is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Comme des Garcons (2008) 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 5 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Amber.
Which is better, Scent One: Hinoki or Oud Wood?+
By community rating, Scent One: Hinoki scores 4.32/5 vs Oud Wood at 4.29/5. On r/fragrance, Scent One: Hinoki sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Oud Wood is 7.8/10 (positive). Scent One: Hinoki's standout strength: Incredible woody scent with strong hinoki/cedar character. 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.
Do Scent One: Hinoki and Oud Wood smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Scent One: Hinoki: The r/fragrance community views Scent One: Hinoki very positively as an excellent woody fragrance option. 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.
Which lasts longer, Scent One: Hinoki or Oud Wood?+
Scent One: Hinoki: Good longevity and performance Oud Wood: Excellent performance on clothes (lasts 10+ hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Scent One: Hinoki vs Oud Wood?+
Scent One: Hinoki scores highest for all seasons wear; Oud Wood scores highest for fall wear. Scent One: Hinoki leans daytime, Oud Wood leans evening.
