Tom Ford Oud Minérale

for women and men

Tom Ford Oud Minérale is a woody unisex scent that mixes salty marine freshness with smoky depth, giving everyday wear a crisp, distinctive edge.

Tom Ford Oud Minérale

Tom Ford Oud Minérale

3.4 oz EDP Spray
$261.00 USD
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Tom Ford Oud Minérale
$261.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Tom Ford Oud Minérale takes a woody profile and gives it a salty, ocean-cooled twist. You get a brisk, mineral freshness up front, then a darker smoked wood character that keeps it from feeling generic or overly clean. It wears best in daytime, especially for Spring and Summer, and fits casual routines, office wear, and travel nicely. If you want something fresh with more character than standard aquatic scents, this is a strong pick.

Accords

Woody
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
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A Scent For

This suits someone who wants freshness without smelling basic, especially if clean marine scents usually feel too thin or predictable. It fits a wearer who likes dry woods, salty air, and a touch of smoke more than sweetness or soapiness. Many wearers describe it as fresh but darker than expected. Not the right choice if you want a soft, cuddly scent or a big projecting statement fragrance, since it stays fairly restrained.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Seasons

Spring
Spring
Summer
Summer

Time

Day
Day

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
3/5
Moderate

When and Where

Spring and Summer are where this really makes sense, especially during the day when the salty freshness feels most natural. It is a smart option for work, casual weekends, and travel because it stays present without taking over a room. In very formal evening settings, it may feel a bit too relaxed, and if you prefer bright citrus or sweet beachy scents in hot weather, this can come off drier and more serious.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Sea Notes
Sea Notes
Sea Salt
Sea Salt

Middle Notes

Oud
Oud
Seaweed
Seaweed
Styrax
Styrax

Base Notes

Ambergris
Ambergris
Fir Balsam
Fir Balsam
Pepperwood
Pepperwood

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Expect a brisk, salty rush that feels airy, sharp, and immediately different from a typical clean fresh scent. Pink pepper adds a dry, lightly spicy kick, while sea notes and sea salt create that cool mineral effect rather than a sporty citrus feel. There is freshness here, but it is not bubbly or sweet. The mood is cleaner, moodier, and more distinctive, with a smoky undertone already starting to show through.

How it develops

As it settles, the marine edge stays present but the fragrance turns woodier and more resinous on skin. Oud brings a smoked, dry depth rather than heavy sweetness, while styrax adds a slightly tar-like warmth that gives the scent its darker backbone. Seaweed keeps the aquatic side natural and slightly savory instead of crisp and laundry-clean. It stays fairly controlled in projection, so the overall feel remains composed rather than loud.

History

Launched in 2017, Oud Minérale sits in Tom Ford’s lineup as a woody aquatic with a more unusual, moodier profile than standard fresh releases. Created by Shyamala Maisondieu, it combines marine notes with oud and resinous depth in a way that feels niche-leaning but still wearable enough for regular daytime use.

Perfumier

Shyamala Maisondieu

Country of Origin

United States

Year Created

2017

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a fresh daytime scent with real character, not another generic aquatic. Skip it if you need strong projection, obvious sweetness, or a warmer, more comforting style.

The Closest Scents to Tom Ford Oud Minérale

Oud Minérale is a woody aquatic fragrance with salty sea notes and a touch of oud. This edit explores the same coastal wood territory, blending fresh marine accords with earthy woods and spices. The selection spans from crisp vetivers to aromatic woods, each sharing a mineral or woody core while offering a distinct twist in character or intensity.

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra

for women and men
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Costa Azzurra shares Oud Minérale's coastal spirit through driftwood, seaweed, and lavender top notes that evoke a seaside forest. It differs by leaning more aromatic with a fresh spicy character, using celery seeds and myrtle rather than oud. The base of incense and oak adds a dry warmth, making it brighter and more casual for daytime wear.

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Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Marine
Green
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Byredo Gypsy Water

Byredo Gypsy Water

for women and men
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Gypsy Water parallels Oud Minérale's woody aromatic foundation with juniper, pepper, and pine needles. It diverges with a prominent citrus opening of bergamot and lemon, plus a sweeter amber vanilla base. The result is a lighter, more transparent wood that feels forest fresh rather than marine, ideal for everyday versatility.

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Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Vanilla
Amber
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Terre d'Hermes Parfum echoes Oud Minérale's woody earthy core with grapefruit, orange, and flint creating a mineral feel. It differs by being drier and more terrestrial, using oak moss and benzoin instead of aquatic notes. The parfum concentration offers deeper longevity and a more formal presence, while retaining a rugged elegance.

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Woody
Citrus
Earthy
Mineral
Amber
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Casual
Casual
Formal
Formal

Uomo Born In Roma connects to Oud Minérale through its mineral salt and violet leaf top notes, creating a similar salty freshness. It shifts toward a more aromatic spicy profile with ginger and sage, and a woody vetiver base that is less aquatic. This makes it a sharper, more modern choice for date nights and evenings.

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Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Mineral
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Evening Out
Evening Out

Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver shares Oud Minérale's woody citrus structure with bergamot and grapefruit, plus a vetiver backbone. It stands apart with a pronounced earthy vetiver and Sichuan pepper spiciness, plus amberwood and olibanum for warmth. The marine notes are absent, resulting in a more grounded, intense vetiver experience.

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Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office

Vetiver Extraordinaire aligns with Oud Minérale's woody aromatic theme through bergamot, bitter orange, and a massive vetiver heart. It differs by focusing entirely on vetiver with earthy, mossy, and musky accents, omitting any aquatic or salty elements. The result is a purer, more powerful vetiver that lasts longer and suits any occasion.

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Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Evening Out
Evening Out
Work / Office
Work / Office
Tom Ford Oud Wood

Tom Ford Oud Wood

for women and men
$367.00

Oud Wood shares Oud Minérale's namesake note but treats it very differently: here oud is blended with cardamom, pepper, and rosewood for a warm spicy woody profile. It lacks the marine salt and seaweed, instead featuring amber, tonka, and vanilla for a sweeter, more intimate feel. This makes it better suited for evening and formal settings.

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Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Vanilla
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Tom Ford Bois Marocain

Tom Ford Bois Marocain

for women and men
$363.00

Bois Marocain resonates with Oud Minérale's woody spicy character through cypress, pink pepper, and incense. It differs by being smokier and earthier, with thuja and patchouli adding a resinous depth. The aquatic notes are replaced by a dry cedar vetiver base, creating a more rugged, evening oriented fragrance with strong sillage.

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Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Earthy
Casual
Casual
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Original Vetiver mirrors Oud Minérale's fresh woody profile with bergamot, ginger, and mandarin top notes. It diverges by emphasizing a clean vetiver heart with iris and sandalwood, plus a musky ambergris base. The absence of oud and sea notes makes it lighter and more office friendly, with a crisp, refined character.

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Woody
Citrus
Fresh
Aromatic
Musky
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Casual
Casual
Travel
Travel
Xerjoff Oud Stars Fars

Xerjoff Oud Stars Fars

for women and men
$290.00

Oud Stars Fars connects to Oud Minérale through its woody oriental structure, with bergamot, lavender, and a blend of cedar, patchouli, and sandalwood. It differs by adding jasmine and geranium florals, plus a prominent Laos oud and ambergris base that is richer and more resinous. This creates a darker, more opulent scent for evening wear.

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Woody
Oriental
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Date Night
Date Night
Xerjoff Oud Stars Gao

Xerjoff Oud Stars Gao

for women and men
$290.00

Oud Stars Gao shares Oud Minérale's woody amber foundation with juniper and saffron opening. It sets itself apart with a heavier, smokier profile featuring cypriol, resins, and leathery notes, plus gurjan balsam and oud. The aquatic element is replaced by warm spices and balsamic depth, resulting in a more intense, long lasting fragrance.

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Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Resinous
Leather
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Date Night
Date Night

Scholar's Mate echoes Oud Minérale's woody aromatic blend with bergamot, cardamom, and grapefruit top notes. It diverges by incorporating lavender, geranium, and saffron for a more complex spicy floral heart, and a base of amber, cedar, and patchouli. The marine notes are absent, yielding a sophisticated, versatile scent for work or evening.

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Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office