Tom Ford Oud Wood EDP

Description

Tom Ford Oud Wood is the fragrance that made oud approachable: a smooth, smoky-creamy blend of rare agarwood, rosewood and warm spice that feels refined rather than medicinal.

Created by perfumer Richard Herpin for Tom Ford's Private Blend collection in 2007, Oud Wood was one of the first Western fragrances to build a designer-house scent around real oud. It softens agarwood's raw, animalic edge with creamy sandalwood, cardamom and a touch of vanilla, making it one of the most wearable oud fragrances ever composed. Reviewers consistently call it elegant, versatile and quietly luxurious, the reference point that launched a wave of oud imitators.

Scent Character

Oud Wood is a woody-oriental at heart: smooth agarwood and rosewood take the lead, warmed by cardamom-and-pepper spice and softened by a creamy sandalwood-vanilla drydown. Translation: a polished, smoky-creamy woods scent, oud without the harshness, sophisticated and easy to wear.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Rosewood, Cardamom, Chinese Pepper

Heart: Oud (Agarwood), Sandalwood, Vetiver

Base: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber, Woods

Performance

Longevity: Moderate, honest reviewer consensus puts it around 4–6 hours on skin. This is a known trade-off for Oud Wood's smooth, refined style; it rewards a scarf or collar spray, where it can linger 12+ hours on fabric.

Sillage: Moderate and close-wearing, an intimate, sit-near-you aura rather than a room-filler.

Projection: Soft-to-moderate; noticeable in the first hour or two before settling into a smooth skin scent.

Best Occasions & Season

Seasons: Fall and Winter, when its warm, smoky woods shine, though its refined nature carries it year-round, including the office.

Occasions: Evening, date night and polished everyday wear.

Gender: Unisex, equally elegant on anyone.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum

Perfumer: Richard Herpin

House: Tom Ford (Private Blend), USA

Year: 2007

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FAQ

Is this the authentic Tom Ford Oud Wood?
Yes. Every decant is hand-poured from a genuine Tom Ford bottle verified for authenticity.

How long does Oud Wood last?
Moderate, about 4–6 hours on skin, and considerably longer on clothing. It's prized for its smooth, refined character more than for beast-mode longevity.

Is it for men or women?
It's unisex, the smooth oud-and-sandalwood profile flatters everyone.

Does it smell like harsh, medicinal oud?
No. This is oud made smooth and creamy. It's one of the most approachable, wearable oud fragrances on the market, which is exactly why it became the genre's benchmark.