A rich, smoky intensification of the original Oud Wood, featuring deeper oud and sandalwood with prominent vanilla and amber. This flanker amplifies the luxurious woody-sweet profile with enhanced longevity and projection.
What People Say
The vanilla-amber base creates an addictive sweet warmth that makes the original Oud Wood feel thin by comparison
Cardamom and Sichuan pepper add a spicy bite that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying
The oud feels refined and approachable rather than barnyard-funky, making it wearable for oud newcomers
Longevity is dramatically improved over the original - this actually lasts a full workday
The price jump from regular Oud Wood feels excessive for what amounts to adding vanilla and boosting performance
Heavy vanilla-tonka combo can smell like expensive cake frosting in hot weather
The oud note gets buried under all the sweetness and loses some of the woody complexity
Great for
People who wanted to love the original Oud Wood but found it too weak or fleeting will appreciate this amped-up version.
Not for
Anyone seeking a dry, austere woody scent should avoid this vanilla-heavy interpretation.
Longevity
8-10 hours with good skin presence throughout
Projection
Strong for the first 3-4 hours, then settles to moderate sillage
Value
Premium pricing even for Tom Ford, but the improved performance justifies some of the cost increase
Fragrance Notes
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